OUR MOVIE
ANY RESEMBLANCE TO ACTUAL PEOPLE, PLACES,
OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS IS COINCIDENTAL.
CHILD ACTORS WERE ALWAYS SUPERVISED
AND FILMED UNDER OFFICIAL GUIDELINES.
EMMA
[chuckles]
[♪ melancholy pop song playing]
[news anchor] In other news,
Director Lee Duyoung, one of the top filmmakers in Korea,
and actress Kim Jinyeo, widely known as Mr. Lee's artistic muse,
are making headlines after being caught up in a scandal.
The fact that Mr. Lee is a married man
has sparked even greater controversy.
-Just go! Now! -You're a darn fox!
I won't forgive you!
She's a devilish fox!
[♪ song continues]
I WAS AFRAID
THAT I SHARED SOMETHING IN COMMON
WITH SOMEONE I NEVER WANTED TO BE LIKE.
No, stop the press.
Yes, we're friendly. But we've never crossed the line.
I'd like to apologize.
I NEEDED TO PROVE
THAT I WASN'T HIM.
[Seoyoung pants] You're just leaving like this?
You're really leaving?
Uh…
I didn't think it through. I didn't think how you'd feel.
Do I feel like a burden? Is that why?
-Seoyoung… -Hmm.
…our movie's over.
What do you mean?
I was just using you.
I used your feelings for me during the shoot.
That's all.
I simply led you on.
And now,
I have to make it right.
[sobbing]
I NEEDED TO PROVE
I WOULD NEVER MAKE THE SAME CHOICES
AS MY FATHER DID.
Was that enough?
[♪ song fades out]
Not bad for a rehearsal,
but your left shoulder tends to shake a bit.
It'll probably be worse when we start filming.
It'll be noticeable on camera.
It'll look…
like you're bobbing.
Ah.
[chuckles]
[stammers] My shoulder?
What's wrong with that?
It's not right to use me this way.
I'm not an actor, you know.
Y-yes, of course.
I guess that didn't really help.
I'm sorry
that I wasn't much help.
Still…
it wasn't that bad.
[breathing heavily]
EPISODE 5
[office workers] Hello!
Wow, Ms. Go. You're full of energy this morning--
Help me sign Lee Daeum.
[sighs] Straight to the point, as always.
I saw she's got a manager now.
Who is he? He wasn't family.
Oh, just some guy Director Lee knows.
So he's the one who set it up? [scoffs]
What did he say to make her turn me down?
Daeum turned you down?
She shut me out completely.
And that only made me want her more.
Give me her info. Background, experience, education, everything.
You should hire a private investigator if you want all that.
Mmm. Mmm.
Come on,
let's help each other like the old days.
I'm dying to sign Lee Daeum, okay?
Ms. Go,
I'm only saying this for your sake.
It's better for you not to sign with Daeum.
Seriously? Even you?
I just said it's for your own sake.
I wouldn't sign her if I were you.
Forget it! I'll find another way.
[footsteps departing]
[sighs]
I'm late. Hey, Daeum!
How long are you going to sleep? Get up! I need to be at work soon.
You told me to wake you.
Daeum?
Mom! Mom!
Daeum was out in the rain for a bit yesterday.
That explains it.
No wonder this happened.
What were you doing while she ended up like this?
Let her sleep another hour, then wake her up and get her to eat.
Doctor, don't mention this to Daeum's…
Hey.
-Hello again. -Hello.
Is her fever down?
Yes. I'm sorry, Dr. Lee. I take responsibility for--
Why are you sorry?
-Let's admit her. -Pardon?
-Oh my. Sir… -But…
Gyoyeong.
That's it.
Daeum's not leaving the hospital anymore. Got it?
[Gyoyeong's mom] Ah…
[phone buzzing]
DIRECTOR LEE JEHA
-Dr. Kim. -Yes?
Send me this director guy's number right away.
Yes, sir.
[Gyoyeong's mom] Goodness.
Dr. Lee, please calm down and just listen to her side of the story.
Ah. Patient Lee Daeum in Room 1205 is no longer allowed to leave.
-Dr. Lee, wait… -Oh.
Send me the director's number so I can check it as I go downstairs.
-Okay? -Yes, sir.
[sighs]
LEE DAEUM
WHERE ARE YOU? (UNREAD)
CALL
LIM JUNBYUNG
[line ringing]
-[line connects] -Hey, Junbyung. Let me ask you a favor.
[Junbyung] I'm here, but nobody's home.
-[Jeha] She's not answering your calls? -No. Did something happen yesterday?
No, nothing happened.
She came to ask something about the script and left not long after.
[phone buzzing]
Hang on.
Yes, hello?
ROOM 511, KIM MINSEOK SPECIALTY: NEUROSURGERY
Surgery isn't really an option right now.
Even admission is just my recommendation. I doubt she would agree to it.
NEUROSURGERY KIM MINSEOK
[Gyoyeong] Hey…
Where are you going?
You know where.
Gyoyeong…
I don't want to be here.
You're not okay.
You can't go.
But I have to go.
Director Lee's waiting for me.
Your father's going to meet with that director right now.
Exactly.
That's why I have to be there.
[phone buzzing]
-[phone stops buzzing] -Hey.
How can you be so selfish?
You know I have to go make that movie.
You're the one who was the happiest for me.
I'm happy for you.
I was happy.
But you shouldn't have fainted, then.
Gyoyeong.
[breathing shakily]
[exhales sharply]
Listen to me.
Do you think I enjoy doing this when my friend wants to do what she likes?
I'm scared.
I'm scared something might happen to you.
Just this morning,
do you know how scared I was when you wouldn't wake up?
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Gyoyeong.
But, Gyoyeong…
look at me.
Don't I look different?
Being in this movie means so much to me right now.
So call me selfish all you want…
but becoming Gyuwon makes me happier than ever.
I'm sorry.
[sniffles]
[chuckles]
Help me out.
[phone buzzing]
[Gyoyeong] Yes, Manager?
I took the morning off.
Yes.
[knocks on door]
Yes?
Hello, Doctor.
-Who are you? -Ah.
Ah. [chuckling] Aha.
Nice to see you again.
Yes, I heard a lot about you from Director Lee.
So you're our consultant?
I thought your character didn't need consulting.
What exactly is wrong with Daeum?
[scoffs]
Ah. I'm not the type to beat around the bush.
I know Daeum is sick.
I can't tell you a patient's personal information.
That line appears often in movies too.
In movies, they dig it up some other way.
Why do you want to know this?
Hmm.
Daeum…
is trying to make a movie,
and I want to help her.
-Hmm. -Hmm.
But even so,
there's nothing I can tell you here.
I have to ask you to leave.
CINEMA JONGNO
I couldn't think of a quiet place to talk.
[Dr. Lee] This is nice and quiet enough.
I'm sorry.
I know it's out of line,
but I got your contact info from Dr. Kim Minseok.
No, that's fine. What did you want to say?
Well…
Was it a "table read"?
The day before her table read, Daeum told me that she was…
so happy she could die.
For her to say those words,
she must've really wanted…
to do this acting thing.
Yes, she's doing very well.
I should be happy to hear my daughter is doing well,
but it's hard for me.
I'm sure you've had a lot on your mind after hearing of Daeum's condition.
I heard you're keeping it a secret from everyone else.
Yes, for her sake,
I plan to keep it a secret until filming is over.
Is that so?
But if you really do care about her,
instead of keeping secrets,
shouldn't you be letting her go to the hospital
to help her live longer?
I'm trying to honor her wishes.
I'll keep communicating with her about her condition
and try my best to care for her.
But Daeum's not well enough to finish this movie.
She can barely get through the day.
We'll arrange the schedule for her and finish as quickly as possible.
And what if she has a seizure on set?
If she misses a single dose, or a single meal,
that could be it for her.
Does filming a movie matter more than someone's life?
You'll try your best?
My daughter's life is on the line,
and the best is all you can do?
That's truly irresponsible of you.
Is it fun making a terminal patient play a terminal character?
Is this how all movies are?
There's nothing I can tell you here.
I have to ask you to leave.
1205, LEE DAEUM, CHECK REGULARLY
[automated voice] Twelfth floor.
[Minjeong] Make a choice, Daeum.
Option one,
walking out of here,
doing everything you've only ever dreamed of, and then dying.
Option two,
staying here
and living longer.
But you won't be able to do anything.
It'll be miserable.
[♪ melancholy piano music playing]
That's a tough choice.
Is it?
It's easy for me.
[chuckles]
[Minjeong's mom] Daeum!
The doctor was looking for you.
Oh! I forgot.
-Let's talk later, okay? -Mm-hmm.
THE LATE KIM MINJEONG
[Daeum sobbing]
[both sobbing]
[♪ music ends]
[Daeum] Every day in the hospital,
I couldn't stop picturing it.
What kind of life…
would I have led if I left this place?
[Gyoyeong] I know I need to go--
[Gyoyeong's mom] I asked if Daeum got any better!
Mom, I'll explain everything later.
Why do you keep rambling about the weirdest--
-[elevator button beeps] -[Daeum] The heroine of a movie,
a fairy-tale romance,
and a "happily ever after" in the end.
Real life was always out there, beyond the hospital.
-[doctor] Hello. -Hi.
[recorded voice] First floor.
Yes, Doctor?
Ms. Lee Daeum?
What?
She's not in her room?
She was there a minute ago.
[Seoyoung] Gyuwon. [gasps]
When was the last time you slept? [sighs]
You're on call today again, right?
I never get to eat with my own sister.
Aren't you hungry?
How about a sandwich?
[nurse] I'll head back up there. Okay.
[Seoyoung] If we want sandwiches, how about a little drive to Forestin?
[automated voice] Basement level two.
[Daeum breathes shakily]
It's been a while, Dr. Lee.
Yes, hello.
[Daeum] The outside world turned out to be tougher than I thought.
But I don't want to give up.
Dad.
Can you leave the rest of our time to me?
I want to choose my own ending.
Where should I take you?
I don't really have anywhere I can go right now.
Give me a minute.
Anywhere safe is good enough, right?
I'll figure it out. Just rest.
[engine turns off]
[car alarm beeps]
[key turns in lock]
[footsteps descending stairs]
Don't get up. Make yourself comfortable.
Oh. Okay.
Well…
You can take the room upstairs.
Want to go up and rest?
Or do you want something to eat?
Wait, I guess you can't just eat anything.
M-Ms. Chae.
I'll just be upstairs.
Of course. You should get some rest first.
Ms. Chae,
thank you so much.
THE LONELY PEOPLE
MISSED CALLS: DIRECTOR LEE JEHA (2)
MISSED CALLS: DAD (2)
[sighs]
[Dr. Lee] Is it fun making a terminal patient play a terminal character?
Is this how all movies are?
LEE DAEUM
[buzzing]
LEE DAEUM
Why weren't you answering?
Where are you?
I wasn't really in a situation where I could pick up.
I'm sorry I made you worry.
What kind of situation?
I was at the hospital…
but I ran away because I was scared I'd have to stay.
So where are you now?
Uh…
I'm at Ms. Seoyoung's.
I ran into her at the hospital
-and asked her to help me out. -Where did you say you were?
Do you mind if I explain more tomorrow?
I promise I'll tell you everything.
Stay there, I'm on my way.
Pardon?
I said, wait there for me.
Thank you for the meal.
But why aren't you eating anything?
I gave up rice three years ago.
Oh.
Can I ask why you were at the hospital?
Ah.
Prescriptions from psych.
I have a lot of stress and anxiety.
Has it been that rough?
Yes. I've been going for a while.
I didn't expect to see you there, though.
Like what happened before…
Can you tell me about that now?
I'm just worried about you.
I-It just…
It just happens sometimes, not very often.
You don't have to worry about that.
It's really nothing.
DIRECTOR LEE JEHA
[ringtone playing]
Sorry, I need to take this.
Yeah, what's up?
[Jeha] I'll be at your place soon.
Why would you come to my place?
To get Daeum.
How did you know she was here?
She told me she was there.
But why are you coming to get her?
I don't think I need to explain myself to you.
[line disconnect tone]
[doorbell rings]
Come in.
Mr. Lee.
Let's go.
You'll make things weird if you go like this, you know.
Shouldn't you at least explain what's going on?
Do you need help like you did earlier?
It's not like that, Ms. Chae.
Go downstairs and wait in the car. I'll be right down.
-Mr. Lee… -Go downstairs.
See you.
[Seoyoung] What?
You didn't explain anything.
What are you hiding?
I can't pretend not to notice anymore. Explain before you go.
Why were you at the hospital? How did you run into Daeum?
And why did you bring her here?
[sighs]
I don't understand why you get so worked up about Daeum.
I saw something and wanted to know why.
You two are hiding something from me.
It doesn't concern you.
Why are you acting so weird?
Why are you so unpredictable?
I was excited and nervous to work with you again.
Honestly, it felt like the old days and I started acting on impulse.
But you keep acting in strange ways like someone I don't even recognize.
Why are you doing this? What's the reason?
Because I'm not someone who exists to act the way you want or predict.
That's something you should expect from someone who loves you.
Not me.
-[door opens, closes] -[sighs]
[footsteps approaching]
[chuckles] Why do I keep running into Seoyoung?
Is it destiny? [chuckles]
I heard you were unwell.
Are you okay now?
I'm fine.
I'll tell you if I'm really not okay.
You don't need to worry.
Let's go to the hospital.
No, I can't go there.
Why are you so reckless when you know you can't handle it?
We're about to start shooting.
If your condition worsens, 70 or 80 people will have to stop everything.
Even if you're new,
a lead actor should at least have some basic sense of professionalism.
If I go back to the hospital now,
I'll just lie there until I die.
That's my reality.
I don't care if you yell at me.
It's a million times better for me to be out in the world.
Keep yelling, I can take it all.
And I'm not being reckless right now.
I got out because I'm desperate.
Mr. Lee, can you please give me this?
I'll take you to your friend's.
I can't go there today.
[sighs]
Where, then?
Somewhere you'd never want to go.
What?
A place that's your version of my hospital.
Don't you have a place like that?
Is this the place you never want to go?
Yeah.
I've been wondering this since last time.
Why do you ask about the worst food
and the worst places?
I'm just curious.
I want to know what you like, don't like,
everything.
Come in.
[Daeum clears throat]
[Jeha] Take this room.
What is this place?
My childhood home.
Ah. No wonder.
I looks like it hasn't been maintained in a while,
but it feels grand and cozy at the same time.
A little eerie, but feels antique.
It suits you, actually.
Suits me? Please.
But why don't you like this place?
Use this room, okay?
Bathroom's over there.
Just stay here for the night,
and after that…
-Let's figure that out later. -[grunts]
Where are you going?
I have my own place.
What? This isn't some guesthouse.
You can't just throw me some guidelines and walk away.
Did you tell your father you're here?
You should tell him.
You're not a kid.
He doesn't want you to do this movie, right?
I guess you met my dad.
I won't tell you to do whatever your father says.
I never did with mine.
Was your father…
against you making films too?
Not sure.
He would've at least been against me remaking Love in White.
Hmm.
Can I ask, if you don't mind?
You said that…
you didn't think your father was actually the one who wrote Love in White.
Let's change the subject.
Oh.
I honestly don't know what to do.
I understand how my dad feels…
but I can't live how he wants me to.
But your father's a doctor who understands your condition better than anyone.
Exactly.
That's what makes me so scared.
He can't accept it because he's a doctor.
Can we change the subject?
I'll head out now.
[stammers] Mr. Lee!
I'm sorry.
I'm terribly sorry.
About what?
You know, last time…
When I forced you to…
[kisses] You know.
I'm sorry.
Who apologizes that seriously for a kiss?
Wouldn't acting like it didn't happen be even weirder?
You don't have to apologize.
If anything, I should be the one to be sorry.
Even if it was practice, you had to kiss someone you don't even like.
Mmm.
How many times have you apologized today?
H-How many times?
Mmm…
Hmm?
Think you can finish this film if you keep apologizing like that?
Open your hand again.
[♪ romantic music playing]
I know your heart's in the right place, but stop apologizing so much.
If you want to do what you've always wanted,
you'll have to…
learn how to deal with feelings like that.
You said you're a terminal patient who could do anything.
You're someone who can do anything, aren't you?
So stop belittling yourself.
[Daeum chuckles lightly]
[♪ romantic pop ballad playing]
Don't touch anything in this house.
Not a thing.
[♪ ballad continues]
WATER, GRAPE 100, SEAWEED SNACK, COOKIES
"GRANDMA'S TABLE" NEARBY IS REALLY GOOD.
LEFT THE STUFF YOU NEED BY THE DOOR.
[♪ ballad continues]
GRAPE 100
[♪ song ends]
[Daeum grunts]
[sighs]
[groans, sighs]
[grunting]
Hmm.
Hmm?
Is that Mr. Lee? [chuckles] He's so cute…
[Jeha] Don't touch anything in this house.
[Daeum] Uh…
[Jeha] Not a thing.
[groans]
[Daeum gasps]
[Jeha] Not a thing.
[sighs]
You're coming along?
Why not? It'll save gas.
It's uncomfortable sharing a car.
Director Park's looking for a new lead for his next project.
[Seoyoung] So what?
[Ms. Go] Let's do it.
You made a strong comeback with him last time.
The divorce got buried too.
Ms. Go, didn't we already sign for Love in White?
You don't even have much screen time in that.
Just shoot all your scenes at once.
You'll be credited as a special appearance.
I want to focus on being Junghwa.
You're not the kind of actress who can't handle two roles.
[sighs]
Don't drink when you get there.
You want me to tough it out sober?
The hospital called. They said meds alone won't help.
[phone buzzes]
Yes, Mr. Kim?
Ms. Go and Seoyoung just went in.
The timing's perfect, then.
I'll be there to get her.
How is she feeling?
Uh… What are the vibes there?
I don't think it'll take long.
-She said she's not even drinking. -[car door opens]
[exhales]
I think she might drink a little.
[Hong] Here is this week's status.
The bookstore will likely be completed this week.
HAVE YOU EATEN
The sea breeze gave us a hard time,
but we expect to finish construction this week.
Mr. Lee.
You seem tired, Mr. Lee. Shall we wrap up for today?
We have a lot of scenes tracking the leads' eyes,
so the DP may have a tough time.
Since it's not a set,
I'll need to check the locations in person.
I'll add that to the scouting schedule.
Are we running a bit short on time?
Well, I expected this and prepped ahead.
If you can just confirm the remaining locations,
we'll have enough time.
[Seungwon] Gosh. Sorry, I'm late.
-[Cheolmin] Hello. -[Jeha] Welcome.
What kept you so long?
Got stuck listening to Terms of Jealousy's producer vent.
Isn't that coming out soon?
It's chaos over there.
What? Why?
There was a scandal.
The director and the lead.
Didn't Director Jungin spend six months in auditions and cast a rookie?
Is dating that big a deal?
Happens all the time.
Yeah, if they're dating quietly. [clicks tongue]
[whispers] But he was two-timing…
-both of the female leads. -[Cheolmin gasps]
-[Hong exclaims] -[Cheolmin chuckling]
HAVE YOU EATEN ANYTHING? (UNREAD)
[line rings]
[recorded voice] The call cannot be connected
and will be forwarded to voicemail--
LEE DAEUM
What?
You've been staring. Got something to say?
[sighs] Bit rude, aren't you?
I'll go if it's nothing.
That kind of mess can't happen on our set,
and obviously won't, right?
What kind of mess?
A disaster caused by one stupid decision.
That's not happening on my set, okay?
It won't.
Don't waste your energy worrying.
There's no fixing it if we end up like Terms of Jealousy.
Okay?
At this point, Seoyoung is practically your muse, isn't she?
Of course, she is.
Sorry.
I'm just thirsty.
This is strong stuff.
-Hey, I like the vibes today. -[chuckles]
You're very gutsy, Seoyoung. That's why I like you.
The script's solid, and the character is fantastic.
And it's Director Park's film, after all.
Seoyoung has to do it.
Since you like gutsy, I'll show you gutsy.
I'm the one who's acting.
Not Ms. Go, not the director, not the producer, but me.
I haven't even seen the script,
but I'm supposed to step in for an actress who bailed
because the director was a nightmare? It makes no sense.
Odds are he'll act the same toward me. Right?
That's enough.
I come first.
My feelings come first.
Do you have anything else to say to me?
Then say it behind my back.
One moment, Mr. Park. [chuckles]
[huffs]
-You're nuts. -[sighs]
If I'm nuts,
then you're just heartless.
Know your place.
You're a divorcée about to hit your mid-30s.
You want to throw away the lead?
Go back and apologize.
Divorcée?
A 30-something desperate for a lead role?
So that's how the person I thought knew me best sees me.
You want to hit rock bottom?
Director Park…
always rewrites scenes last minute just to get actresses naked.
Don't you know that?
I'm still on meds because of that.
And you want me to work with him again?
Isn't that too cruel? I'm human too!
Just focus on the results.
-Don't think about-- -How can I not think about that?
I feel like I'm about to explode--
Do you think I enjoy sucking up to those pricks?
Go back in there.
Go back and apologize.
This is why I came here.
To make sure Director Park never asks for me again.
And that blasted lead?
Find someone else who'll do whatever you say.
[vomits]
[coughing]
Stop that, it hurts.
-[grunts] -You drank a lot, huh?
I wasn't planning to,
but I did a bit.
I didn't want to,
but I had to do it, like it or not.
Let's go to the car first.
I…
I burned my bridges with Ms. Go today.
I have no idea what kind of crap I'll have to deal with now.
Stop. Let's just go.
I was awesome back in there.
Don't you want to know?
[sighs] I'd rather know if you need to throw up or pass out.
I'll just go.
[sighs]
Get me everything on Lee Daeum.
Hire a private eye, get a reporter on her, I don't care.
Get any information on her so we can get her to join us.
[line ringing]
LEE DAEUM
Why aren't you answering?
-What are you doing? -[gasps]
Welcome back. [chuckles]
Are you going to keep breaking promises?
I only broke half the promise.
I didn't touch anything.
I just wiped off the dust. You know how hard that was?
Did anyone ask you to clean?
And why didn't you pick up your phone? I was worried.
Must've missed it while I was cleaning. [chuckles]
Should I mess it all up again, then?
A patient breathing in dust sounds great. [coughs]
You're only a patient when it suits you.
[phone buzzing]
TIME TO EAT
I have to eat.
What did you have for lunch?
I ate at Grandma's Table. It was delicious.
Hmm.
Good to hear. Hand me your phone, unlocked.
ALARM
What are you doing?
7:00 A.M.
I need to know this too.
Just double-checking.
[♪ acoustic ballad playing]
ALARM
Here you go.
Let's go eat.
Ah.
Are you okay with Grandma's Table again?
Yes, I can eat there every day of the week.
Even a month.
GRANDMA'S TABLE
Go back to your friend's after we eat.
I guess I should.
Dig in.
[♪ song continues]
Can I stay?
No.
[♪ song ends]
Okay.
I'm heading to Gangwon-do after I drop you off.
Are you going on a trip?
A trip? I wish.
It's for location scouting.
Can't you take me too?
Why?
Gyuwon lives in Gangwon-do.
I want to get to know her better.
You'll take me, right?
No.
I figured you'd say no.
Man, I'm getting shut down a lot today.
Because you keep asking for things I have to shut down.
Daeum, let me ask you again.
If you want to do this movie, can you be a bit smarter about it?
Have you forgotten what you are?
You're not just an ordinary actress.
Don't you forget that.
MITOCHONDRIAL POWER DEFICIENCY SYNDROME
MPDS: GENETIC FACTORS AND SURVIVAL PROSPECTS
MPDS OCCURRENCES AND SURVIVAL RATES
"High fever."
[Daeum crying]
[breathing heavily]
-[Daeum crying] -Cut! Okay, that's good.
"Going without food may cause seizures."
[Jeha] That again. What is it?
What's it for? Why set one just to eat?
The thing is, my body can't absorb nutrients like most people's,
so I need to eat a lot, often, and at regular times
to get more nutrients.
If I go too long without food,
I could go into shock,
or if it's bad enough, I could die.
[sighs]
HYLENOL
Yes, here it is!
[Hong] Looks great.
RESTRICTED AREA
[Daeum] When you're in the hospital long enough,
there are days that feel unbearable.
This is just a glass window,
but life could be so different beyond it.
Filming from in here would be nice.
What do you think?
-I like it. -Got it.
Sir, the director would like to film from inside here.
You're not allowed in that area.
[sighs] Mr. Lee.
He says we can't because that's a restricted area.
Not here, then.
[staff member sighs]
[knocks on window]
Mr. Lee,
did you put your phone on silent?
YU HONG: COULD YOU CALL ME, MR. LEE? - MISSED CALLS
My alarms kept going off.
Please turn it on and pick up my calls.
The key to the bookstore.
We're going out for a drink,
but I'm guessing you can't go?
I have some work to do.
Need to check out the bookstore too.
It's nighttime. Can't you go tomorrow?
We film at night too.
Hmm? I'll go look on my own.
Go on, but don't drink too much.
BOOK
Welcome! This is Lee Gyuwon's bookstore.
Is there a book you're looking for?
Ms. Lee Daeum.
What are you doing here?
How did you get here?
I got here by car.
[gasps]
-Mmm! -I thought you were Mr. Lee's friend.
Are you sure you can abandon him and be here?
He'll manage on his own. [chuckles]
-[Junbyung grunts] -[exclaims]
Do you like somaek?
Of course I do.
This is called Gen MZ's somaek.
[Hong exclaims]
-Here. Let's have a glass. [chuckles] -Sure.
Why are you here, though?
Actors don't usually come for location scouting.
Well,
the shoot's coming up soon,
and I heard checking out the location in advance
helps actors get into character.
Says who?
Well, I brought all my meds.
I stopped by the hospital to get my checkup results
and got the all-clear from my doctor.
It's not like I'm running a marathon or doing anything strenuous here.
I even stuck on a bunch of heat packs so I wouldn't catch a cold.
So if I still get sick?
Then I don't deserve to be in this film.
At least you came prepared.
I really wanted to come here at least once before the shoot.
Gyuwon's lived her whole life in this neighborhood, right?
Mmm.
I thought seeing her bookstore in person
would help me understand her loneliness and her sense of isolation.
[♪ romantic music playing]
I thought I'd be able to feel these things better.
For Gyuwon, the bookstore.
For me, the hospital.
For Gyuwon, there's Hyunsang.
For me…
Gyuwon and I are very much alike.
The overwhelming loneliness I felt…
and the sudden ray of hope that came to me.
[♪ music continues]
I'm not sure if it would be right for me to call that love,
so I came here to find answers.
Since you keep telling me it's not.
Since you came all this way,
do you want to go inside?
LEE GYUWON BOOKSTORE
[Hong] Hmm.
Hmm?
So Mr. Lee's the one who said that.
Exactly.
I didn't even ask, and he kept ranting on and on.
As a manager,
if something helps my actress,
it's not like
I can't come here, you know?
-[exclaims] -[Junbyung stammering]
Oh. [gasps, laughs]
[exclaims] But I'm glad I came.
I got to see you.
I need a smoke.
-I have one. -Where's the restroom?
[colleague laughing]
[stammers] Just drink this!
Oh? Okay.
-[clears throat] -[grunts]
What the… [gasps]
[Daeum exclaims]
It's so dark in here.
[Jeha] Uh, wait here for a minute.
[switch clicks]
[waves crashing in distance]
[Daeum exclaims]
LEE GYUWON BOOKSTORE
[exclaims]
The art team did a great job.
[exclaims]
[gasps]
It's beautiful.
Mmm. [sighs]
I'm jealous of Gyuwon.
No, wait. I'm not, since I am Gyuwon.
Take a seat.
It's funny, isn't it?
I don't think you told my manager,
so how did he know to bring me here?
Are you warm?
I'm just fine.
I'm a bit cold.
Sometimes, people say one thing and do another.
[Jeha] So what do you think?
Do you feel something, seeing where Gyuwon lives?
Hmm…
EVERY CELL IN YOUR BODY KNOWS. THAT IT'S LOVE.
What's with this sappy melodrama?
It came to me while I was reading the script.
And…
I haven't been able to shake it.
The scene where Hyunsang kisses Gyuwon.
Can't Gyuwon kiss him first instead?
Why?
I realized, now that I've tried it,
that Gyuwon and Hyunsang wouldn't just kiss on a whim.
They kiss because they know.
Because they know?
Their feelings are just impulsive at that point.
It's only a week since they've met.
It's not love.
But Gyuwon wants him to know.
She's telling this man,
who doesn't believe in love or hope
and thinks they're just useless…
"Look.
Don't you feel it too?
It's already begun."
One week is…
I CAN GET HEALTHY IN A WEEK TOO
…more than enough time to fall in love.
One week…
is more than enough time
to destroy love as well.
Actually…
I have one more secret.
A secret?
The first time I met you
wasn't at the hospital.
I know. It was at the convenience store.
We saw each other.
It was way before that.
Five years ago,
I passed the first round of auditions for your movie,
The Lonely People.
The one Seoyoung got.
[chuckles]
You probably don't remember me,
since there were so many people.
I didn't even make the second round.
But I still remembered…
your name,
Lee Jeha.
So,
when I saw your name on the proposal
on Dr. Minseok's desk,
my heart started pounding.
So I planned it all.
I deliberately came looking for you.
I don't even know where I got the courage.
Funny, right?
Me, of all people?
What was I planning?
When I can't even do anything…
When I'm going to die soon…
Who says you can't do anything?
I told you, you're someone who can do everything.
It's a pretty lame secret.
Do you want me to tell you a bigger one, then?
Is it weird if someone like me…
likes someone like you?
[♪ upbeat pop song playing]
[breathes shakily]
LEE GYUWON BOOKSTORE
I SHOULD HAVE BEEN BORN THE SEA
MOONLIGHT RIPPLES ENDLESSLY ACROSS THE OCEAN'S SURFACE
IS IT THE NIGHT, THE TIDE, MY HEART? I KEEP WAVERING.
LIKE TODAY, IF EVERY DAY WERE FILLED WITH ONLY WHAT I LOVE
WITH THINGS LIKE YOU, THE MOONLIGHT, AND THE SEA
- EVERY SEASON A FAREWELL NOTE.
[makeup artist] There's something going on between Mr. Lee and Daeum, right?
[Seungwon] Is it you that likes her, or her that likes you?
I'm very interested in Daeum,
so I wanted some information.
[Jeha] What are you doing?
Why drop an article like that out of nowhere?
Has your face always been this pale?
This hospital is actually…
I'll personally make sure
Daeum is pulled from the film.
Then what about your film?
Isn't the movie what's most important to you?
Yes. Even if I have to give up this movie…
I'll return Daeum to this hospital.
Translated by Yenny Kang