Yes.
What?
Well...
I'm not sure where we are.
We passed a sign that said “Miryang, 5 km.”
Jeon Do-yeon
What? Where have I come from?
I'm not really sure.
Song Kang-ho
I wasn't paying that much attention.
Hang on.
We're on...
Route 20, the road between Miryang and Chongdo.
Near the junction with Route 58.
Yeah, yeah.
You got it.
The car's emergency light is on. You can't miss it.
Good luck!
Thank you!
Hello? You know where we are?
As fast as you can please, yes.
Jun!
Come out for some fresh air.
I'm going to drop you.
What's this?
Get up! Get up!
You're all dirty!
Turn around.
This is nice, isn't it?
What is?
The sunshine.
Jun, this is Daddy's hometown.
Remember how he always wanted to move here?
But Daddy isn't here.
That's right.
But we have each other.
Oh, we're stuck!
It's true, we're stuck together!
Hey, young man.
What's with your hair?
How old are you?
You having a bad day?
Got any chewing gum?
Chewing gum? Nope.
First time in Miryang? - Yes, it is.
Visiting?
No, we're going to live here.
You're moving here?
Jong-chan here, you okay?
I'm on a job.
My client, she's from Seoul.
She's looking for a place here.
To live and work.
A kind of piano school.
What?
Come on!
Okay, great!
He sells real estate, a good friend of mine.
What's Miryang like?
What's it like?
Where to begin?
The local population is falling.
It's fairly right-wing.
We're close to Busan, the dialect's similar.
We speak fast.
Many people have moved away.
You know what “Miryang” means?
What it means?
We don't live by the meaning, but we know what it is.
In Chinese, it means...
“secret sunshine.”
Like it?
Secret sunshine?
Sounds okay.
It's windy today.
Directed by Lee Chang-dong
To your right.
Good morning.
Hi there.
You wear panties under that?
The kind cheerleaders wear?
No.
Just ordinary panties?
Good for hot weather, huh?
Aren't they pants?
Girls do wear them these days.
They can't be pants.
You know those cheerleader panties.
The tiny, tight ones.
But she says hers are ordinary ones.
Can you see? I'd like a look myself.
If I lean over a bit-
Saw them!
Mrs. Lee.
I hope you'll welcome our new piano school.
Great!
Join us for a coffee.
It was just delivered.
Mr. Shin's here too.
So you're open now?
That was a good deal, fine location, low rent.
Mr. Shin did you proud. Coffee?
No, thanks. We should go.
Young man.
Want some gum?
How do you do?
I hope you'll welcome our new piano school.
You're from Seoul?
You've heard about me.
Not much goes unnoticed around here.
My husband was born here.
Really?
Pardon me.
Whenever I see your shop, I can't help thinking
that business would look up
if you redecorated
This side doesn't get the sun.
And it's all a bit gloomy.
Brighter colors would make the shop more appealing.
I know, design's so important these days.
So you want me to redecorate?
A new coat of paint would work wonders.
I'll think about it.
Have a good day's business.
You've had lunch?
Too busy for me, you son of a bitch?
Your kid learns piano, no?
You should change teachers.
A friend of mine has opened a new piano school.
She graduated from a music academy in Seoul.
She's won prizes in piano competitions.
She's the real deal, if you get my meaning.
One of a kind in Miryang.
June Piano School.
Great. Name... June.
Like the seventh month in English.
You should study.
Your wife?
Don't worry about her.
She always listens to me.
Yes, I'm busy too.
What's that?
An award. Nice, isn't it?
I've never been given one.
You got one. Just say you were.
People here will be impressed. You'll be turning them away.
No reason to cheat them.
In any case...
What's it to you if I get students? Don't you have things to do?
Don't worry about me.
Okay?
Young-mi, you like playing piano?
Isn't your tutor great?
Practice hard.
Then have a good day.
Mr. Kim.
I do appreciate your concern.
Don't mention it, my pleasure.
Just being a Good Samaritan, that's all.
That's not right. it's re, fa.
Don't know, don't know, don't don't know!
Know don't, know don't, know know don't!
I don't know, I don't know.
Elocution!
Mouths open, all together.
Like a red rose.
Greet others with a polite wave!
Let us be heard from heaven!
Mouths open wider, please. And say hello!
Greet others in a loud voice.
Speak loudly and firmly!
Good-bye.
- Say hello, Se-min. - Hello.
Get the door, please.
Piano schools must do better in Seoul.
I'm not here just to run a piano school.
I moved here because I like Miryang.
My husband was born here.
I heard Jun had no father.
But that's too personal...
He was in a road accident.
My husband always said
he wanted nothing more than to move back here.
He said kids should walk on real earth.
Couldn't agree more.
So I decided to move here
to fulfill his dream.
I'd like to build a house here. I'm shopping around.
If you know any good plots of land, please tell me.
Good plots?
I'll look around.
Wait a moment.
Stay put!
Hello.
Be polite.
Hello.
Are you in middle school?
Answer her.
If someone asks, you answer.
Third year.
You have a pretty daughter.
But she doesn't behave.
Hey, Mrs. Lee!
Hello.
Can you come over for a minute?
What is it?
It won't take long.
I have a special gift for you.
What kind of gift?
Mrs. Lee from the piano school is here, dear.
- Welcome. - Hello.
Well... I...
I heard all about you.
About me?
How you've been hit by tragedy.
Why you've moved to Miryang.
So I'd like -
This is a truly precious gift. It contains the Word of God.
Read it when you get home.
But I don't believe in that stuff.
Really? Maybe you believe only in what you can see?
You doubt what you can't see?
I don't believe everything I see either.
Mrs. Lee, if you look outside
you see people and cars.
But there are things you can't see too.
Oh! Where did Jun go?
Mrs. Lee.
When you believe in God
you see everything the naked eye can't see.
I mean...
the world is really filled with happiness,
with gratitude and peace of mind.
Before we accept God, we humans
know only half of the world around us.
Anyway, thanks for the gift.
Yes, for unhappy people like yourself, God's love is crucial.
I'm not unhappy, ma'am. I'm doing fine.
I have to go. I can't see my son.
- Do read it. - Okay.
Jun, where are you?
Are you here?
Jun, where are you?
Jun!
Jun, where are you?
Gotcha!
Where are you going? Come back!
You got an award, Sister?
I used to play pretty well.
I only stopped because I married so young.
Why did you marry so young?
How's Dad doing?
You know how he is.
You left without a word.
You want to sever all ties?
That's the idea.
So, why are you here?
Is he really snoring?
He's not asleep.
Stop that, Jun! I told you not to!
Sleep in your bed. it's late.
Say good night to uncle.
Good night, Jun.
He's imitating his dad.
His dad used to snore
when he slept.
When he misses his dad
he pretends to snore.
You know...
I miss that son of a bitch too.
Really don't get you.
Why do you miss him?
And why on earth...
do you have to live in his hometown, Miryang?
After all,
he cheated on you with another woman.
No, you idiot.
They got it all wrong.
Jun's father...
only loved the two of us, Jun and me.
He wasn't like they say.
Do you believe that?
Are you in denial?
Shut up! Or go back to Seoul.
I hate Seoul.
I like it here.
You know why?
Because no one knows me.
I can start over here.
The road over there - It's the Daegu-Busan Highway!
And that's the high-speed train.
Really a great plot of land.
They say electronics industries will set up here.
The location's perfect.
Great access, and the river's nearby.
A great investment.
Chairman Park owns it?
No, it's public land.
Lee Min-ki.
Ready to invest?
What are you up to?
Shin-ae, come over here.
The nerve! So it's Shin-ae now, is it?
Yes, Chairman.
I'm at the chicken soup place near Pyochoong Temple.
I'm with a guest from Seoul, a young man.
I'd like you to meet him.
Can you come?
He's right here.
And a pianist lady as well.
I'd love to be able
to introduce them to you.
Remember that chicken soup place near Pyochoong Temple?
Yes, okay.
I really respect that man.
He's number one in Miryang.
He owns good land near the plot you saw, and he's a great guy.
That's for sure.
He could be a real help to you.
Is he coming?
He said he would, but I'm not sure.
It's true, he knows people all over the country.
He's had more official posts than you could count.
Does all that really matter?
It certainly gets you ahead in life, can't argue with that.
There's a name for people like you.
What's that?
A snob!
Well!
You know,
whenever I'm with Shin-ae, she completely shoots me down.
It doesn't happen with anyone else. I don't know why.
Miryang is a strange place.
Nothing strange about it. It's like anywhere else.
Thank you for the ride.
You're welcome. Hope to see you again.
I don't think we'll meet again.
Shall I give you a hint?
A hint?
You know,
you're not at all my sister's type.
Maybe it's helpful to know that.
Say ahhh.
Three, two,
one, one half,
one quarter.
Hey! Jun!
What's wrong with you?
Don't be so difficult. Stop crying. Look at you.
In a bad mood, Jun?
He seems to be.
He's nervous about giving his speech.
- Don't worry. He'll do well. - I'll be there later.
You've curled it too much!
I wanted a stylish look!
How should I do mine?
Nicely decorated, this place.
With interiors, you get what you pay for.
How much did it cost?
The word “interiors” makes me feel ill.
You know the woman who runs the June Piano School?
The one from Seoul?
She stuck her head in my shop and told me to redo my interior.
Said I'd go broke if I didn't!
The first time you met?
Yes, the first time!
She looks fine, but I don't think she's normal.
Something odd about her.
Over here, madam.
Moving to her late husbands hometown.
That's odd in itself.
Hello.
Title: “Gratitude to Parents.”
No need to say the title.
Thank you, Mother.
To help me grow up, you take good care of me.
You are so kind to me.
I am truly grateful.
I will always study hard.
And grow up well.
To become an outstanding person in our country.
This boy
speaks loudly and firmly!
Mothers try to boost the confidence of their kids
through taekwondo lessons and the like.
But nothing beats teaching them to speak in public.
Yes? Mr. Kim?
I'm at a parents' meeting, why?
Chairman? What chairman?
Ah, the owner of that land?
He wants to meet me? When?
I'm a bit busy today.
I could maybe spare one hour.
Yes, yes.
Yes, let's do that.
You've found a nice plot of land?
It seems so, and I have to meet the owner.
If things go well, I'll close a deal.
You're buying a plot? Are you a land speculator?
No, it's an investment.
Anyhow...
it's better than earning low interest in the bank.
I should get going.
He might change his mind.
You go ahead.
We're finishing anyway.
Hey, pay your share!
Thanks, no need to see me out.
Something you want to say to me?
Ah, no.
Sorry, I haven't played in ages.
Jong-chan, you're 38 this year?
Actually 39.
I thought you were 38. Getting kind of old!
I need your help finding my way.
You're amazing!
You love Miryang more than we do, coming here because
it was your husband's hometown.
So she loved him, not Miryang!
Still better than us!
If you need anything -
Who?
Who called?
I can't hear you.
I'll be home soon, don't wait up.
What? Who?
Be a man, Jun!
I'll be back soon, go to sleep!
All right, it's okay.
I'll be there soon, okay?
The taxi's here.
See you!
I had fun!
Good-bye.
- Thanks for the great time! - You're welcome
June Piano, you rock!
Who is this?
Jun! Are you asleep?
Jun, where are you?
Jun, are you here?
Where are you hiding? Come out now!
I'll be angry if you -
Hello? Jun?
Hello?
What? What are you saying?
Yes.
But... what can I -
I want to hear Jun's voice.
Please let me hear him.
Nobody's here. I'm alone.
Let me hear his voice.
Please.
Please send him back safely.
I'll do anything you say.
What do you want?
The entire account, ma'am?
Cash or check?
Cash.
Okay.
Hello?
Yes, I have it. Where should I go?
No, I didn't tell anyone.
Of course, I know.
But...
please let me speak to Jun first.
At least let me hear his voice!
Hello?
What the -
Come on!
They park along there in droves every night!
Just to have it off in the car!
The chassis are bouncing up and down.
You should ram your cab into them!
Wouldn't I love to do that!
There are dozens of 'em. They bring girls all the way from Daegu!
Why don't they go to a motel?
Can't compare.
It's not a money thing. It's the thrill they're after.
Seems like you've been around!
If the shoe fits -
Hello?
Yes.
I just placed the money there.
No, I came alone.
I didn't tell anyone.
What about my boy?
When will you Contact me?
Hello?
Listen.
Sorry, that's all I have.
It's the truth.
Buying land? That was all... lies.
I can't afford to buy land. It was a lie.
I wanted to look as if I had money.
That's really all I have.
The life insurance money?
I paid off my husband's business debts, moved here,
opened the school and redecorated the place.
I'm really sorry.
Sorry, but please send my Jun home.
I beg you!
Please send my Jun home.
Hello?
Anybody hungry? Any orders?
Trying to keep us here longer?
Yeah, they bring in specialists from big cities
for cases like this.
But people will blame us for it regardless.
Everybody knew
she was looking for land.
She told everyone
she wanted to invest.
But not many knew she was about to sign a deal.
So who did know?
You and me.
Chairman Park, and who else?
Did any of our friends know?
What have we come to?
When did Miryang become like this?
What are you doing here?
Why were you peering inside?
Just looking.
But why?
I was only looking.
Please let me go.
Miryang Police?
Do you want to come down?
You keep the water at a fixed level?
Yes, we maintain it
at the level of those red reeds.
We were draining the reservoir
to clean the bottom, when I saw the kid's body.
I called you right away.
How often do you clean ii?
No! so often, but
heavy rain shifts the sand, so -
Watch your step.
Not many people ever come here.
He's over there. Will you be all right?
Remember? He came to some of our morning soccer games.
He joined the team?
No way!
Remember? High forehead, not that young.
He came from Busan.
He had big plans, handed out business cards.
I never did like him, the bastard.
Don't you have debts too?
Never earned much, never owed a penny.
You know me, always cool.
Unmarried at 39? Call that cool?
That's them. They're back already.
That's him.
Good job.
Inside.
What are you looking at?
Well, what?
My poor, dear Jun. I'll never see you grow up.
What can your grandma do, dear Jun?
What am I supposed to do?
How can the heavens be so cruel?
Why did they take our baby? Why?
Don't you have tears?
You can't shed a single tear?
Don't you have tears?
Let go of me.
You bring death!
First, your husband!
Now it's your child!
But you can't shed a single tear?
Excuse me, you're Jun's grandma?
Yes, what is it?
I realize your heart is broken.
I completely understand, but-
Surely you see that the mother is suffering more than anyone?
Who are you to say?
I'm just- how to put it-
I have no idea who you are,
but please don't meddle in our business.
I understand. I really do.
What are you trying to do?
Would you like a hot coffee?
Why did I do mar?
Why did you do what?
Killing him myself wouldn't be enough.
But when I saw him under arrest,
why did I turn away?
I wanted to tear him to pieces.
Mrs. Lee, are you there?
Who is it?
Jae-young.
You're eating?
Almost finished.
Where's In-young?
Still in class.
Park Jae-young, you haven't practiced, have you?
I have.
Tell me the truth.
Did you or didn't you?
I really did.
Then why is it all wrong?
Last chance.
Tell the truth and I'll forgive you, or else I'll call your mother.
I did practice.
You thought I'd go easy today?
Well, you were wrong. Now play.
My kids are all married except for one, and he's a problem.
Oh, my, look who is here!
Hello.
I stopped by your place yesterday.
I'm not feeling well.
Not surprising, given your mental state.
What's wrong? Is it a headache? Chest pains?
Menstrual cramps.
Mrs. Lee.
You know what remedy you really need?
You're in great distress right now.
It must be so painful for you.
I sell medicine here,
but it won't cure your real pain.
Only God's love can do that.
I'm not pushing you to join our faith.
But a revival service will be held at a new church downtown.
A prayer meeting for the wounded soul.
Just what you need.
Let's say -
Let's say God does exist
and his love is great.
God does exist.
And his love is boundless, limitless.
Then how could he let Jun die so cruelly?
He was an innocent child.
Mrs. Lee.
You must understand
that God's will is everywhere, in everything.
How can I explain this?
God's will is present even in that beam of sunlight.
Everything happens by God's will.
What do you think is here?
It's just sunlight.
Nothing else, right?
Nothing else.
Stop following me.
I'm going to the town hall.
Now you know, so let me be.
You don't have to go on your own.
Why go through this when it will break your heart?
It's my duty. I'll do it.
Then let's go together.
Why do you keep bothering me?
Let's go together.
Get out! Please!
You're registering a death?
The declarant's name is missing.
What's your name?
Lee Shin-ae.
Residency ID number?
Are you Lee Shin-ae?
Don't you know your ID number?
Do you have your ID card?
It's all right.
Stop it! I said it was all right!
Shin-ae, what is it? Are you ill?
PRAYER MEETING FOR THE WOUNDED SOUL
Thou art the treasure that I seek
Thou art my all in all
I seek thee as a precious stone
Ar thy side, I'm ne'er alone
Thou art my all in all
Jesus, Lamb of God
Hallowed be thy name
Welcome.
Our Savior's blood brings us
One step closer to thy embrace
Thy sacrifice brings us
One step closer to God's grace
Our Savior's blood
Brings us
One step closer to
Thy embrace
Our Savior's precious blood
Rejuvenates my soul
Our Savior's precious blood
Rejuvenates my soul
Lord, who guides our hearts.
Lord, who touches us.
Lord, who rejuvenates us.
We wait for thy blessing.
Lord, who releases us from our pain,
pour your most precious love
into us.
Oh, Lord!
Free our hearts from
the binds that tie them.
Please heal...
the pain in our hearts!
Miss Kim.
Aren't you wearing a bra?
Yes, I am.
Of course she is.
Then what are those bumps there?
They're buttons, aren't they?
Who'd sew buttons there?
And those stockings? - Buy me a new pair.
Want a new pair from me, honey?
Isn't that a Bible?
Mind your own business. I'll be back.
What's bugging him?
I never understood
the meaning of “born again.”
But now I really do.
When I met Deaconess Kim, she said
there is more in the world than we can see.
There are also things we cannot see.
When I heard those words,
I didn't take them seriously.
But now
I know in my heart they're true.
I've been feeling
an agonizing pressure on my heart.
Now it has gone.
I have gained peace.
I now truly believe
that whatever happens...
comes to pass by God's will.
Thank you.
Our sister Shin-ae has found the Lord.
She has accepted the Holy Spirit.
How grateful we are for his grace.
He has given salvation to a lamb in pain.
How thankful we are!
Our Lord is here.
He is here with us now.
Let us praise the Lord who saves us and abides with us.
Let's be thankful for his grace.
And sing Hymn 253. Hymn 253.
Let's clap as we praise the Lord.
The door to salvation
Is narrow
The path to life
Is rocky
So we must cast off
The filthy burden of our sins
Shake them from our backs
And march forward
What kind of parking is this? Fuckin' hell.
This is ridiculous!
Look at this car, look at the way -
The driver must be a real -
I'd like to see his face.
Is this your car? You can't just park -
Why are you here?
What about you?
I'm... a parking volunteer for the church.
You go to church?
I'm trying to be a good boy now.
See you later.
You owe me a drink!
Mr. Kim.
Shin-ae, you're here.
Why are you coming to church?
That's a hard one to answer.
Why come to church?
I want to believe.
Really? No other reason?
You've got me all wrong.
I do have faith in God.
You do? Can you swear to it?
Eh?
Can you swear before God? God is watching us right now.
So, can you swear you have faith?
Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine
Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine
Heir of salvation, purchase of God
Born of his spirit washed in his blood
This is my story
This is m y song
Praising my Savior
All the day long
June Piano, frankly I don't get it.
You keep saying you're happy, but what makes you happy?
Well, it's...
something I just feel.
It's like being in love.
You're happy to know there's someone always thinking of you.
God loves me and watches over me.
I feel it every moment, deeply,
and it gives me so much happiness.
I wish I were in love!
Then come with me. You can fall in love,
and your hubby won't be jealous.
Don't be shy!
Okay, I'll come.
But not right away.
Later, when my in-laws pass away.
Then I can skip their sacrificial rites.
That won't do!
That's no reason to go to church!
Come on.
Think ahead a bit! It's not for my own sake.
For whose, then?
For my kids! To make their life easier!
Are you serious?
What great kids they'll turn out to be!
So you go for love.
And you go to skip rites!
He lived and died to buy my pardon
An empty grave is there to prove my Savior lives
Because he lives
I can face tomorrow
Because he lives
All fear is gone
Because I know he holds the future
And life is worth the living just because he lives
Gotta hand it to you, man. Going to church for a woman!
Singing outside the station!
So how's it going? You getting anywhere?
You got it all wrong. It's not like that.
Oh, yeah?
Last Sunday I climbed Mt. Jiri.
I bared my chest
and dropped my pants
to absorb chi for you!
And it's all gone to waste!
It wasn't even the first time.
I did it on Mt. Naejang
and on Mt. Halla.
I loaded up on chi, all for your sake,
and then I forgot to pass it on to you!
I've got enough of my own, asshole!
I'm going up Mt. Sorak next week.
You want some chi from there?
It'll be too crowded to collect any!
Reminds me of smoking behind the bike sheds. It tastes that good!
Our Father who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy name.
Thy kingdom come,
thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
and forgive us our trespasses,
as we forgive those who trespass against us.
Hee-jung, don't do that while I'm driving.
Have a seat, okay?
We're here!
Bye, Ki-beom!
You too, Hee-jung!
Sorry, I'm running late.
Bye!
You think you're smart?
Well, do you?
Drop your hand!
Answer me!
Don't fuck with me.
I'm very sorry.
What's wrong with you?
Sorry, I just spaced out.
You call that driving?
“Sorry” isn't good enough!
You might have killed someone!
Don't stare at me.
You were born to be loved
You feel that lifelong love
The love of our Lord, as old as time itself
Brought to earth in our company
Having you here with us
Brings us so much joy
The best-dressed should present the bouquet.
I felt I should dress up. It's an honor.
Congratulations.
It's lovely.
Thank you all so much. I forgot it was my birthday.
There's something I want to tell you.
On the way here, I made a decision.
I'm going to visit the prison this weekend.
The prison? Why?
Someone I know is inside.
The man who killed my son.
Why do you want to see him?
To forgive him.
He gave me so much pain,
but God tells us to love and forgive our enemies.
Mrs. Lee, you are astonishing.
You really need to see him to forgive him?
I do.
I need to go myself
to tell him I've forgiven him.
And to spread God's love.
It's not easy
to forgive.
The hardest commandment
to observe faithfully
is the one to love thine enemy.
It's been in my mind for some time, Reverend.
Since I allowed God into my life,
I've been wondering
how I could show my gratitude.
Mrs. Lee, may God be with you.
Now, let us pray together.
Lord, our Father, I thank you.
For being with us
and guiding us day by day.
So that we may follow thy words.
Father,
to repay you for
enduring the cross for our salvation,
I thank you for giving us the courage to forgive others.
Father,
may your amazing glory
shine with our faith.
Guide us
to fulfillment in thy glory.
We thank you, and pray in the name of Jesus Christ.
Amen.
Let us bless each other. I love and bless you.
Shin-ae, I will pray for you.
Thank you. Wish me luck.
Have a safe trip.
Who's driving you?
Mr. Kim said he would.
Well, that's no surprise.
Mrs. Lee.
Wish me luck. Don't worry.
I'll pray for you.
Yes, thank you.
This doesn't feel right.
What doesn't?
Can't you just forgive him?
Going to the prison to forgive him in person -
It just doesn't seem necessary.
You're not a saint, you know.
So you don't want to drive us there?
I didn't say that.
I'd love to take you on a drive, just the two of us -
It won't be just we two.
Mrs. Oh and Mrs. Park will come too.
Really?
So,
are you taking us or not?
Let's go! Whatever you say.
Come on, let's go!
How do they bring prisoners here? By car?
Well, they certainly don't walk here!
Lee Sun-ha.
Visitors for Jung Sung-hoon.
Number 6153, Row 27, Cell 1.
Kim Jung-min.
Visitor for Lee Jong-ku. Number 6405, Row 27, Cell 2
Lee Shin-ae.
Visitor for Park Do-seob.
Number 6012, Row 27, Cell 3.
Please come to the waiting room.
Be strong!
Good luck!
You look better than I expected.
I'm sorry.
No, you should be well.
God gives good health to even the worst of sinners.
These flowers -
I picked them by the road on the way here.
It must be hard to see flowers in this place.
Pretty, aren't they?
These flowers are also gifts from God.
The reason I've come here...
is to spread God's grace and love.
I never knew such things.
I couldn't believe in God.
I couldn't see him, so I didn't believe.
But...
through my Jun...
I learned of God's love.
I found peace and a new life.
I'm so thankful
and so happy to feel God's love and grace.
That's why I came.
To spread his love.
Thank you.
I truly thank you.
Hearing from you
about our Lord
makes me truly thankful.
I too have gained faith.
Since I came here, I have accepted God in my heart.
The Lord has reached out to this sinner.
Is that so?
It's good you have found God.
Yes, I am so grateful.
God reached out to a sinner like me.
He made me kneel to repent my sins.
And God has absolved me of them.
God...
has forgiven your sins?
After I repented in tears.
And I have found inner peace.
I pray as soon as I wake.
I am so thankful every day.
My repentance and absolution
have brought me peace.
Now I start and end each day with prayer.
I always pray for you, Mrs. Lee.
I'll pray for you until I die.
Seeing you here today...
tells me that God has heard my prayers.
It went surprisingly well.
When he came in, his face was radiant.
He looked good.
Too good for a jailbird.
Then he told us he'd also found God.
After accepting God, he said he found peace.
Then they both went on about God.
His face looked so good.
God's will is something else!
You bet it is!
Shin-ae! The car's here!
Shin-ae, come on!
We'll go without you!
What's wrong with her?
Good Lord!
I'm at work.
I told you, at work.
Yes, some nights.
It just happens to be quiet, okay?
You think garages are always noisy?
Another nightmare?
Tell me about it.
Give me a break.
Listen, I'm working my ass off. I don't need this.
Everything's fine.
Everything's fine!
Yes, I've eaten.
You think I'm starving, Ma?
I have to go.
All right, all right.
Reverend.
Why are you out here?
She wants to be alone.
I said you were coming, but-
Beats me. Things went so well when she met the prisoner.
How is she?
She's on a glucose drip.
The doc says she's had a psychological trauma.
She needs rest for a couple of days.
It's very hard to live by God's word.
I will always study hard and grow up well
to become an outstanding person in our country
This boy..
speaks loudly and firmly!
Thank you, Mother.
To help me grow up,
you fake good care of me.
You are so kind to me.
Everyone's so somber.
Say something, Shin-ae. You're making us nervous.
God understands you, Mrs. Lee.
You tried to forgive him,
as the Lord commands.
But you found it too hard
and suffered more.
Times like this are a test of your faith.
Let us pray for Mrs. Lee.
Our prayers will reveal the answer.
We will hear God's voice.
Now, let us pray.
Thanks be to God.
Loving Father,
one of your innocent lambs
tried to follow your command
to love and forgive her enemy,
but her pain was too great.
Give this poor soul salvation
and the faith to truly forgive.
Forgive?
How can I possibly forgive?
I might want to, but I can't.
He says God has already forgiven him.
He has found peace.
Hush, the reverend is praying.
God has forgiven him,
and so you should too.
If he's been absolved, how can I forgive him again?
How dare God absolve him
before I've forgiven him myself?
I am in so much pain.
And yet he says he's been
absolved, and has gained peace.
How could God do that to me?
Why?
Please leave, all of you.
I have a lot to do.
What is it?
It's just an earthworm.
You frightened it.
It won't come back.
Do you need any help?
No, I'm just looking.
Madam!
Wait!
Ma'am!
You haven't paid.
What?
Open your bag.
Let go!
Show me your bag!
Let me check it!
Let go!
She didn't pay?
That sucks!
- Do you believe? - Yes!
How to be a loyal servant of God.
Repeat after me.
One.
Be frugal.
Two.
Be mutually supportive.
Three.
Be dutiful.
Bearing these three rules in mind, let us stand.
Let us raise our hands, call our Lord's name and pray.
Loud and clear. Oh, Lord!
Our Lord, almighty God!
We are truly grateful to you.
We praise you in all your glory.
We humble sinners have been slaves to our bodily needs.
By lavishing all our attention
on what we eat and drink,
we have neglected life's real meaning.
Honored and blessed Father,
in this holy gathering, bestow on your believers
the grace of a new life.
Till now, we may have lived
only for ourselves.
From now on, let us live a life beyond this mortal plane.
We have failed to see the wonders of your great creation.
Open our eyes to nature's beauties!
Let us praise you as the sublime Creator! Give us your blessing.
We are gathered here today
in your sight, O Lord.
Teach us to realize,
with your holy blessing,
how to transform our lives.
You granted us a holy, blessed life,
but we have been blind to its true meaning.
We see only worldly things.
O Lord, hear the prayer of your followers.
Insistent, yearning, determined.
Lord, be with us.
Open our hearts
to the wonders of creation.
Lies
Love is a lie
Smiling is a lie
They're all lies
As we approach our Lord,
we bear within us
the sufferings he endured.
O King of Kings -
Help us to achieve our goals!
Lead these humble souls
along the path of righteousness
in the name of our savior Jesus.
Amen.
What?
What are you saying?
But I don't -
I want to hear Jun's voice.
Please let me hear him!
Yes.
Oh, Shin-ae!
It's very late.
What? Who?
It can't be.
How could he call from prison?
Weren't you dreaming?
That's not what I meant.
Shin-ae, calm down.
Please calm down.
Shin-ae, I was wrong just now.
I'll check tomorrow.
I'll call Masan Prison
and the police.
Yes, I'll let you know.
Tomorrow.
We could have dinner.
I know a really good place.
And get some fresh air.
Okay.
- Busy today. - Welcome.
Give me your best, okay? I need it to be perfect.
Fuck off, you're invading my kitchen.
You're like a melodrama, dude.
I'm a nervous wreck today.
Bear with me.
You don't look the part. More comedy than melodrama.
That's how it looks.
Your view's too narrow.
It could be comic melodrama. I'll try.
Throw it out!
Throw it out! Bin it!
Just bin it!
The knife's dull.
Time's dragging. Should I call her?
Lovely music on her phone.
Classy, isn't it?
Bullshit, she just chose it.
So it's a classy choice. How would you know?
Get a grip, Kim.
No answer.
Hello.
How are you, Mrs. Lee?
Haven't seen you in church lately.
Your wife's gone to church?
No, she's at the market.
Shopping for tonight's vigil.
I'm glad.
I need your private advice.
Advice?
It's a bit embarrassing.
There's something wrong with my body.
As if I have butterflies inside.
Is it indigestion?
No, that's not it.
How can I explain?
You know.
My body's...
This is embarrassing.
Elder.
Will you take me for a drive?
Oh, my!
Wait.
What?
Let's get out. It's too stuffy in here.
This is nicer, isn't it?
Come on, quick.
Can you see?
What's wrong?
I don't know why. It won't -
You can do it!
I don't know why I can't.
Maybe it's stress.
Or because God is watching.
Let's get up, Mrs. Lee.
I'm sorry.
What is it, Mrs. Lee?
Mrs. Lee.
Are you all right?
Kim! What's happening?
Still no word?
When do I get to show off my cooking?
Am I really such a loser?
Why do you always say such things?
What big mistake did I make
to have the family look down on me?
Am I really a loser?
Ma, you never consider how I feel, you know?
It's nice you've remembered my birthday.
But please consider my feelings.
Of course I've eaten!
I had spicy squid to celebrate.
And liquor. With friends.
My friends are here with me.
Okay? I gotta go now, Ma.
Tonight, at Deaconess Kim's place
they're holding a vigil for me.
You're still here?
What?
Well...
I haven't quite adapted to prayer vigils yet.
Anyhow, we had a dinner date.
Oh, that's right.
I met someone else.
Yeah?
You wanna do it too?
What?
Sex.
I just asked...
to see if you wanted to.
You gaze at me
That's all you do
Useless, helpless gazing
You're always whispering
Shin-ae!
But can't say that you love me
That's all you do
You gaze at me
That's all you do
You can? make a move
What the hell?
What's going on?
Please pull yourself together!
Shin-ae.
Let's go home.
I'll take you.
Shin-ae, I'm sorry. I was wrong.
Shin-ae!
Oh, fuck it.
When I was 12,
you locked me in the bathroom for crying.
Always smoking at home.
Always hitting my head with a spoon.
Bullshit!
Why did I want to go to music school?
You wouldn't let me, motherfucker!
Motherfucker! Horny dog!
I won't lose to you.
Never!
My husband usually leads the prayers.
But he's asked me to do it tonight.
Maybe he's finally recognized his wife's talents.
As you must know,
we're gathered here
for sister Lee Shin-ae.
She has suffered so much. Let's pray for her.
May God's love shine down
and save sister Shin-ae's wounded soul.
May she be healed.
Together, as believers,
let's be thankful and pray.
Lord, I thank you.
Thank you for gathering us here
in worship before you.
Lord, we are here for a poor soul
which is in pain and distress.
Lord -
What was that?
A rock!
Dear -
Please be careful.
Anyone there?
I don't see anyone.
Are you looking?
Do you see?
Help me. Please help me.
On your right is Youngnam Temple.
One of the prettiest in Korea.
There is another in Jinju.
And a third in - I forget.
What's Miryang like?
What's it like?
What's so funny?
Well,
the day Shin-ae arrived,
she asked the same thing.
“What's Miryang like?”
Where to begin?
It's like anywhere else.
Same people, same places.
You still go to church?
Yes.
I started going because of Shin-ae.
Now it's become a habit.
If I don't go, I miss it.
If I do go, I feel kind of peaceful.
You can fill your prescription at the pharmacy.
Shin-ae.
It's a perfect fit. Pretty!
I had to guess your size, so I'm glad it fits.
Feeling good, Shin-ae?
Well dressed and going home!
Give her the flowers!
Shin-ae.
You got through it.
Oh, how pretty!
Let's get going.
Mr. Lee Seong-gu, stop playing with the lights.
Sorry, Sis. I'll be back in a few days' time.
Bye'
- Let's have a drink next time. - Sure.
- What's the delay? Let's go. - Okay.
Shin-ae, let's have something nice to eat today.
My treat.
I got us a reservation.
I'd like to get my hair done first.
That's no problem.
Do your hair and makeup.
You should look pretty for your homecoming, right?
Welcome.
Take a seat.
She'd like a hairdo. How long's the wait?
Would you like a perm?
No, just a cut.
Then there's no need to wait. This way, please.
I'll take that.
Hey, haven't you eaten yet? You're needed!
She cuts better than me.
Good sense of style.
How short do you want it?
Right length, right look.
You mean, right for you.
Yes! Right look!
This length would look pretty.
How are you?
Where did you learn to cut hair?
At juvenile reformatory.
Why were you there?
I... got into trouble.
And school?
I just quit.
It wasn't for me.
Ma'am!
What's wrong?
What's happened?
Shin-ae!
What's wrong?
Why did you bring me here?
You wanted a haircut,
so I brought you to a salon.
But why this one?
Why on earth this one, today of all days?
June Piano!
How have you been?
When did you leave the hospital?
Today.
Really?
You've put on weight.
You must have been well looked after.
Notice any changes?
I followed your advice.
Doesn't it look nice?
Business was slow, so I brightened the place up.
And sales have improved.
I'm glad.
My treat next time.
Hair problems?
I didn't like the salon,
so I walked out.
You're crazy! You can't just walk out like that.
Oh, my.
May I hold it up for you?