Ladies and Gentlemen, we will be arriving
at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport in 30 minutes.
There is one hour time difference between Korea and China.
The local time is 11:10 a.m.
The temperature is 18 degrees in C.
And 68 degrees in F.
As we prepare for landing, please return your table,
A Good Rain Knows
Jung Woo-sung
Gao Yuan Yuan
Kim Sang-ho Ma Shao Hua
Excuse me, got a light?
Lao ma is famous for broiled potatoes.
Thank you.
- And... - No, no, no,
All no good.
Hello!
Hello.
Nice to meet you. I'm Park Dong-Ha.
You're early.
Oh, you're Korean.
Yeah...
Oh, of course! Pleased to meet you!
Did your flight arrive early?
Think it was on time.
Oh, I see...
Let's get going. Shall we?
Phew!
Easy, easy.
Are you OK?
You're getting a taste of China.
Slow down...
Sichuan is famous for four things...
beautiful women, pandas, liquor, and food.
You've heard of Sichuan Hot Pot, right?
This is where it originated.
Let's eat.
Dig in.
That looks good, what is it?
Oh... it's called Fei Chang Fen.
Very famous dish in Sichuan.
Would you like to try?
It's OK.
Come, come, here, try it. It's OK.
Thank you.
To do business in China, you gotta learn to eat this stuff.
Water please!
Have this.
This should be OK.
We have time left after lunch. Any place you care to see?
Water!
- Excuse me. - No, don't worry about it.
You must like Du Fu.
Yes.
Stand there, I'll take a picture of you.
- It's OK. - Go ahead.
No, really. Let's go.
- Personally, I like Li Bai. - I see.
Want to try?
May I help you?
How much is this?
This? It's 380 thousand Yuan.
380 thousand?
How can a block of wood be 380 thousand?
Excuse me,
how much is this?
No, no. I don't work here.
How much is this?
I don't work here.
She's not...?
One of the special features of this park
is the ten or so different types of bamboo trees.
And Dufu was also very famous for poems about bamboo.
O.K follow me this way please.
On your left, you will see a reconstruction of the humble cottage Dufu lived,
it was built in 1811
after the original was destroyed in a strong storm after
Dufu left Chengdu.
OK, let's go this way please.
As you will notice, there are some peach blossom trees.
Dufu was said to be very fond of the peach blossoms.
And planted them to give his home a more natural look.
In the center of the house was the living room. And...
Sorry.
- Hi. - Hi.
What are you doing here?
Don't you remember? I'm from Sichuan.
Oh, yeah! Yeah. That's right.
- So how are you? - I'm great. And you?
I'm good. I'm great.
When did you get here?
Oh, I just flew in today.
- Mr. Park. - Ah, yes.
I looked all over for you.
Oh, this is a friend of mine from college.
May, this is Mr. Nam, my colleague here in China
Hi, it's nice to meet you, I'm May.
- How do you do? - Oh,
- Are you Chinese? - No, I'm Korean.
I've been in Chengdu a while,
but this is the first time to meet one.
Meet what?
A Sichuan beauty.
Thank you.
I see why you wanted to come here.
What?
Well, this is no chance meeting. We must get a picture taken.
Okay.
Take a picture for us.
- Is it O.K? - O.K
Ready?
One, two, three
Thank you.
- Let's have some tea together sometime... - Sure.
By the way, do you like Korean food?
- Yes, I do. - I see...
I have to go. But how long are you staying for?
- How long should I stay? - What?
Tell you what. How about dinner tonight?
Oh I can't. I have plans. But can I call you after dinner?
Yeah, that sounds good.
O.K., see you.
- Yeah, see you. - Good-bye.
- See You again. - May.
Uh? Thanks.
What was all that you were saying?
Oh... I was saying what a great guy you were.
Isn't spring just wonderful?
Spring the long view
One more please! A real thirst quencher this time.
You are so quiet. What's on your mind?
Nothing.
I think I'm just little shocked seeing you here.
No, actually you were always quiet.
Hey! What are you talking about? Don't you remember?
- I used to talk a lot. - No...
I remember you being boring.
Me? Boring?
No. Remember the first time we met?
You laughed at everything I did.
- Really? - Yeah.
O.K.
I'll make you laugh.
Watch.
See? I told you.
No seasoning.
What about garlic?
So when did you get back?
Maybe... a year after you left.
Did You like the bicycle that I left you?
Bicycle?
What Bicycle?
The one that I left you before I went back home.
Oh, that yellow one.
Yeah...
- I sold it. - What? You sold it?
Well... I didn't know how to ride it
- so I sold it. - Wait,
How can you not know how to?
I taught you myself
I gave you lessons for like three days in the school parking lot.
I don't like bikes.
I'm probably the only person in China who doesn't ride one.
O.K. Fine.
But how could you just sell it like that?
Especially since it was a gift from me.
Well... why did you give me something I couldn't use?
Wow... How could you be so...
Is that how you treat all your boyfriends?
Wait a minute. It's not like we were dating back then.
- Yes, we were. - You and me?
- Yes. - No.
Yes, you and I
What are you making up?
What are you making up, to you, too!
How can you forget that?
Yeah, I remember you hitting on Satoko all the time.
What? No, no way. She was hitting on me.
Actually... I had a crush on you.
- Really? - Yes.
I don't remember any of this.
That's because, you were going out with Ben at that time.
Me and Ben?
Yeah, I heard that you guys were... you know...
- Who told you that? - I don't remember.
That's crazy.
Yeah, it might have been crazy,
but when I heard that, I was heartbroken.
May
Do you remember what I told you?
No, tell me.
- I love you. - What?
When was this?
It was...
- It was on your birthday. - Oh, yeah? When's my birthday?
- May? - You are such a liar.
O.K.
Please don't tell me you forgot our other thing.
What thing?
- Our kiss. - What? No!
Yeah... maybe you don't remember but I'm sure your lips will.
Hey! Show me how you kissed me.
Like you said, if our lips remember,
it shouldn't be too hard, right?
I knew you were lying.
O.K. I can prove it.
- Prove what? - That it's all true.
What are you talking about?
That I'm not lying and that you know how to ride a bicycle.
O.K. try.
Alright. If I can prove it, what will you do?
Well... then I guess you'd be right about the bike
and that you liked me
and that you kissed me.
O.K. Let's sleep together.
What? Wait! What happened to you?
O.K. First... let me prove it to you
and then we can finish this conversation. O.K?
O.K.
Do you wanna come up to my room?
Anyway you and Ben weren't.
C 'mon, stop it!
Food Expenses
12, 11, 10:30
- Hello? - Hey, good morning, Ben.
- Who is this? - It's Dong ha.
- Wow Dongha? It's been a while. - Yeah, I know. It's been a while.
Actually I'm in China right now.
China?
Yeah... And guess who I bumped into?
Oh my god let me guess, May?
Yeah, May...
Hey, do you still have any pictures of May and me?
You and May?
Yeah... there should be one with us riding bikes together.
- Could you find it for me? - Yeah I'll look.
Hey, one more thing.
Did I ever date Satoko?
You and Satoko?
- No, right? - No.
- How about you and May? - Me and May?
- What's wrong with you man? - No no no, just wondering.
Mr. Wang!
How've you been?
This is Mr. Park from the Korean head office.
I'm Piao Dong... Piao Dong Heh
Piao Dong Heh
Is that Dong as in dung?
Yeah, exactly. Listen, Dong!
Dong.
Dong! Piao Dong Heh.
How've you been?
How's the market these days?
Couldn't be better.
DX 350LC is a 35-ton all-weather product
that's even better than the 37-ton machines.
The new control links the engine
to the pump with electric signals,
making it possible to have a constant, maximum power level.
Slow down...
The very first domestic...
case of using the axial pump.
Good afternoon, listeners!
This is a special program marking the anniversary of the Sichuan Earthquake
brought to you by Radio Sichuan FM to raise funds for its victims.
May 12 Wenchuan Earthquake
This is one of the most severely hit areas.
The death toll was obviously high.
How are you all? Working hard?
- Had lunch yet? - Yes.
This is Mr. Park from the Korean head office.
How's it going?
This way, please.
- Hi. - Hello.
Mr. Park, looking for the bathroom?
No.
Even worse than you imagined, right?
Yes.
Since you're leaving tomorrow,
how about some kimchi stew and soju tonight?
I'm so sorry, but I can't tonight.
Oh, is that so?
Well, wonder if I'll have to eat by myself...
OK, let's go.
By the way, what was the name of that dish with pig intestines?
- Fei Chang Fen. - Fei Chang Fen.
Why? Want to eat that?
No, I Want to avoid that.
- The smell of it! - It's an acquired taste.
- Where's Mr. Mah? - He's outside.
You came to see me?
You want my help with something.
- Had lunch yet? - Yes, and you?
Me, too.
What Did You have?
Nothing good.
You have a call.
When did you say your dissertation was due?
The end of the month.
Once the dissertation is over,
I guess you'll go back to school.
I don't know.
I'm still thinking.
You know, May,
Du Fu once said,
'The human heart can't keep everything inside. '
- You know what that means? - Sir!
Du Fu never said that!
- Hey Ben! - Hey Dongha.
- What are you doing? - Nothing much.
Yeah... Did you find it?
- No? - Not yet, sorry man.
O.K. If you do,
- could you send it to my cell phone? - Yeah sure.
Follow me this way please.
The gate you are now passing is the south gate of the Du Fu Park.
See you.
I miss you.
Not 'I miss you, ' but 'I missed you.'
- I missed you. - Yeah. Right.
What do you feel like eating?
- Whatever you like. - Oh... You always do that.
- You pick this time. - You remember me now.
O.K. Let's have some special Chinese food.
Could you take us to Cheng Hua Lu?
Good evening, a table for two?
- Yes. - This way please. Watch your step.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
So... were you here when the earthquake struck last year?
Yes.
I saw on the news how terrible it was.
Were you O.K?
Oh, I just remembered.
What?
You always ate Kimchi at every meal.
That's because I'm Korean.
But... It was so stinky.
May?
You know...
if you had liked Kimchi, we could've been a perfect couple.
No, we would've been married by now,
if you had liked chinese food.
You have a really bad memory, don't you?
I love chinese food.
Delicious!
Why is there a peacock out there?
This restaurant is famous for peacock.
Really?
Do they really eat peacock in Sichuan?
Yes...
is it delicious?
I don't know.
Just kidding.
Are you sure?
It's just chicken.
Don't kidding with me.
O.K. then. I have to order you something else.
Excuse me!
- May, I'm O.K. I'm full. - It's really good.
2 bowls of Fei Chang Fen!
Coming up!
Trust me.
Dongha.
I like a man who can eat his feichangfen.
So how is it?
I'm glad you like it.
Come.
Come on.
Shall we?
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Now, shall we dance?
I forgot how to.
Don't worry. I will lead.
So when's your flight tomorrow?
It's at 11:30 in the morning.
- I wish I can give you a ride to... - No, no... no, it's O.K.
Don't worry.
It really is the season of good rain.
It's a line from Dufu's poetry.
It means good rain knows when to come.
It was a part of my thesis for grad school.
I thought you wanted to be a poet.
Yeah, I know.
I don't know what happened.
I thought this job was going to be temporary.
And that after I got my first pay check, I'd quit and start writing again,
but then the next one came
and then I got a promotion,
and then
more responsibilities.
You know... It just got harder and harder to quit.
You know... I really loved your writing.
Thanks.
So did you ever get my post card?
Why didn't you write back?
I must have written a thousand letters.
But I could never send them.
Why?
Honestly?
Yes, of course.
At first I didn't have the time,
and then by the time I did...
I was in another relationship.
What was she like?
- May? - Yes?
If I could prove to you that I loved you from the start,
would it change anything?
Dongha, Do you think the spring comes because the flowers blossom
or the flowers blossom because the spring comes?
What does that mean?
Oh, I almost forgot. So where's your proof?
That's coming.
I knew you were just bluffing.
Do you remember when I told you that I loved you?
I should go.
You, fool...
I envy You, Mr. Park.
Excuse me?
- You're single, right? - Right.
There you are.
Hi, Dongha, Where are you?
I'm at the airport.
Do you still have some time?
Yeah, I think so. Why?
I forgot to give you something.
So... wait for me. O.K?
- O.K. - Bye.
Sir, I need to take a day off today.
What's the matter? Anything wrong?
No, just take it off my vacation days.
What Are You doing here so early?
What are you looking for?
I'll find it for you.
Are you done?
You still have time left. How about some tea?
I should get going. I have to do some shopping and all.
I'll see you off then.
Too bad we never got to drink soju together.
You can go now.
No, I'll see you leave and then go.
No, don't trouble yourself.
It's no trouble at all.
No really, it's OK.
Well... it's really OK.
It's really OK.
It's OK.
I insist on seeing you off, Mr. Nam.
I feel bad...
Let's have soju together sometime.
Yes, of course. I'll call you when I get back to Seoul
Have a safe trip!
Thank you, good-bye.
OK then, I'm leaving.
Here, this is for you.
Thanks.
Aren't you supposed to be at work right now?
I forgot today was my day off.
- So... - So... bye.
O.K. Bye...
Hey! Do you wanna grab a cup of coffee?
Actually I was really thinking about getting one.
Thanks again.
You know... you should really start writing again.
If I do...
you will be the first one to read it.
You look sad.
Is it because I'm leaving?
Or because we couldn't finish our conversation.
What conversation?
The other night, you said if I prove it to you...
You know...
Anyway why did you lie to me?
Well... I just stop riding bicycles one day
and then
when I tried again I just couldn't.
Since when?
Since about a year ago
If you want, I can teach you again
No. It's O.K.
Flight CA 126...
Hey! You have to go.
Excuse me
Can we get some refills?
- Sure, no problem. - Thanks.
Hey! You are gonna miss your flight.
May?
Should I stay another day?
Dongha.
O.K.
Can you give me a moment?
I'm starving.
Hey! I'll be your tour guide today.
O.K. How much do I have to pay?
Depends on how nice you are.
O.K.
Way to go! Keep going!
May? I will be right back.
- Hello! Long time no see! - Good evening.
But... Where have we met?
- I'm the 'Sichuan Beauty. ' - Oh, right, the Sichuan Beauty!
Hello again, good to see you!
It's too bad but Mr. Park left today...
Sorry.
- Ni hao. - Ni hao.
Is that you, Mr. Park?
Oh, Mr. Nam!
I was just about to call you.
"Oh... You should've told me,
I'm not that dense, you know.
You go wait. Let's have a drink of soju.
I'll be right there as soon as I'm done.
Dongha, good rain knows when to come.
Not today.
Thank you.
I'm OK.
I'm not that dense.
Just this one drink, then I'll leave.
Just this one, and I'll go.
Cheers!
Don't drink too much.
I'll be fine.
The Korean Soju is nothing compared to Chinese alcohol.
What are you saying?
Soju's like water.
It's mild and sweet.
Cheers! Cheers!
You know, being alone for so long,
you need a drink at night to sleep.
There's a time to work and a time to drink, I say!
Yes, of course.
Don't start funny rumors about me back home.
Don't you worry.
Drink slow.
- Let Me pour You A drink. - OK.
Bottoms up.
Here, let me pour you one more.
I meant to call you before, but...
Anyway I'm glad we ran into each other.
You should've just told me.
Miss Sichuan Beauty...
No thank you. I've had enough.
Mr. Park, when I first came to China,
I stayed away from Korean food.
Be Chinese, I said to myself, to work with the Chinese.
Mr. Nam, we should get going.
Sure, sure.
Let's just finish what we ordered first.
Just this one then.
Mr. Park, how long have you been with the company?
Let's really call it a night.
OK, OK, let's...
As soon as we finish this.
You can finish this one, too.
When you first arrive in China,
bee-bee-beep, all the time, everywhere, you just go crazy.
But, you know, after a while, you just LOVE this place.
No one says anything whether you jaywalk... or whatever.
It's like a small oasis of chaos in the big order of things.
Excuse me a minute.
Oh, of course, go, go.
You are coming back, though.
May. Are you O.K?
I'm sorry.
It's O.K.
Hey, let's go back to my room.
Dongha, I'm married.
I'll be inside.
Daddy, are there lots of yummy things there?
- My daughter. - She's cute.
- Isn't she? - Yeah.
Where's May?
She had to go. Something urgent came up.
What about this...?
I'll give it to her.
I thought you weren't coming back.
I wouldn't do that.
Here, let me pour you a drink.
No, no, I've still got some.
Mr. Park,
when I was studying in China...
You know, love does have borders.
- Hi Mom... - How are you, May?
I'm fine.
Can you go with me the day after tomorrow?
The day after tomorrow?
I don't think I can.
- I'll just stay home. - Alright do that then.
I'm sorry, Ma.
It's OK. Take care of yourself
- Bye. - Bye.
Hello?
DongHa
May?
Good morning.
It's yours.
Thanks.
Let me take you to the airport.
No, you don't need to.
You're going to be late.
O.K. Just let me check out.
So... will you be coming back to China often?
Actually no.
I'm just filling in for someone on his honeymoon.
How about you?
Did you ever get married?
No, not yet.
You should get married before it's too late
Isn't there someone you love?
You know...
You are too nice to every girl.
Girls don't like that
Just give all your attention to the girl you really care about
That's all you have to do.
May!
May. Are you o.k?
I'm O.K.
May. Are you ok?
I'm sorry, sir.
Yes, the report will be turned in tomorrow.
Yes. Sorry again, sir.
Who are... you?
A friend.
- Ni hao. - Ni hao.
I'm Ma Hao.
Du Fu Park...
Work together...
- Work with her? - We work together.
Do you know what happened?
Oh... Happened?
We got into a car accident. Car accident.
- Car accident? - But don't worry.
She's OK. No injuries.
The doctor thinks she's... just in shock.
Don't worry.
So do you know where her husband is? Husband
Her husband?
Let's step outside.
Husband?
Yeah, her husband...
Her husband... in fact also used to...
work at Du Fu Park... Work...
Work, work.
Yes, they worked together, together.
Work together at tofu house?
Sichuan
- Sichuan earthquake... struck - Earthquake, earthquake
Sichuan earthquake struck.
Dead.
May, she's a tough one. She 'll get over it just fine.
I'll go see the doctor.
I'll be back.
Hi
Don't you have to go?
No graffiti on the bamboos please!
- What is this? - Speakers maybe?
Doesn't look like it.
What are you guys looking at?
- What's this? - We don't know.
May,
this came for you.
For me?
Yeah, looks like it's from overseas.
Dear May,
Sorry for the /ate reply.
It's been raining here all day long.
I think it came all the way from ChengDu.
I hope to see you soon.
And...
I miss you.
DongHa
Try to fit it here.
Attach it to the back.
Unscrew these.
Need any help?
Two assistants are enough.
OK try getting on.
- Don't let go. - Don't worry.
Steady
Here I go!