You need to stop, Gang-hwa.
You've done enough.
That's enough.
What?
I won't
take my place back.
No, I can't.
What do you mean you can't take your place back?
I've never
loved anyone else more than I loved myself.
It was the first time
I had someone who was more precious than myself.
My daughter.
Our Seo-woo.
What about her? What about Seo-woo?
If I live,
Seo-woo will end up
seeing ghosts for life.
You...
You said she won't see them.
That she'll stop seeing them soon.
Are you finished?
Gosh, this is great.
Did you draw our home?
Who
is this here?
Uncle.
"Uncle"?
This uncle...
-Who is he? -He's not here anymore.
YU-RI
The kindergarten and your house are safe
Soon she won't see ghosts anymore. Don't worry.
No. I thought she'd stop seeing them,
but no.
As long as I stay here,
she'll keep seeing them.
For life.
It all started because of me,
so I have to put an end to this too.
I wanted to
let Seo-woo dream of anything.
I wanted her to want to become anything and do everything she wants.
So I can't let her
keep seeing ghosts just so that I could live.
Wait.
We might be able to fix that.
There could be a way, Yu-ri.
After I had Seo-woo,
my tomorrow was always filled with her.
"Will she walk tomorrow?
Will she run tomorrow?
How much more will she grow tomorrow?"
I can't ruin
her tomorrow like this.
I can't let Seo-woo be afraid and tormented because of me.
How can I live with that?
She's only
six years old.
My daughter.
No, Yu-ri.
There has to be a way.
There must be. That's probably how you came back to life.
Right?
You said you could live if you got your place back.
You said you could live, Yu-ri!
You can't do anything about this. It's my problem.
Like that day five years ago,
it's my decision.
You did everything you could.
Gang-hwa.
Thank you.
I didn't want to make you feel guilty again.
So I was going to leave
after 49 days.
But you found out
about everything.
It was all my decision,
but I was afraid you'd think it was your fault again.
Did I
do the right job
by telling Gang-hwa?
Of course.
If he had found out
after Yu-ri was gone,
not just the OR, but life itself wouldâ€™ve become terrifying to him.
Losing her
after not having done anything
and at least having tried something would be different.
You did the right thing.
If you leave again,
Gang-hwa won't be able to live properly.
Right?
He won't just feel guilty.
He won't be able to endure it.
Right.
I'm sure he won't.
Yu-ri.
You're going to find your place,
right?
That must be it.
-What? -Gang Hwa.
To make him do something...
After she's gone,
she doesn't want him to feel guilty.
-What? -I think
Yu-ri is going to leave.
I think
she's just going to leave.
I WANT TO SEE MY DAUGHTER ONCE MORE, WRITTEN BY JEON EUN-SUK
I want to see
my daughter
once more.
I want to see her.
Just once.
Please just once.
I really want to see my daughter.
That was it.
That's why they sent Yu-ri.
Pine tree, pine tree
Your light is evergreen
On a lonely autumn day
And even in a snowstorm
Pine tree, pine tree
Your light is evergreen
Everyone ran away
and went up.
It's empty.
Ms. Mi-dong hadn't been able to send them up for ten years,
but the exorcist took care of them in a few days.
By the way, weren't you the first one on the list?
Why are you still here?
Instead of me,
Kang Sang-bong went up first.
He said he had no more regrets.
You must be sad because your friend is gone.
What's wrong? Was your son here again?
Your son who comes over here drunk every time his business fails?
He's been coming to you quite often lately.
I guess something's not going well.
It's not easy to make a living.
He's going flat out,
but life is just tough.
Come to think of it, life has always been tough.
People just struggle to support their families.
I feel really bad for my son.
Yu-ri.
Mom.
What are you doing?
Well...
I'm clearing up my stuff here.
They are old, and I don't even use them.
They just take up a lot of room.
I see.
Mom.
Yes?
Why did you leave my room untouched?
You were sad whenever you saw it.
I guess I knew you'd come back.
My daughter is in this room.
Me?
Yes.
My daughter who entered school
with a bag that was almost as big as herself.
My teenage daughter
who would giggle over rolling leaves on the street.
My daughter who wept sadly
as if her life was over when she failed the college exam.
If this room was gone,
it would've felt like you weren't even here to begin with.
So I couldn't get rid of your stuff.
It's okay
even if I'm not in this world.
I'm living in your heart all the time
That's all that matters.
You're right.
It's okay as long as you live in my heart.
What's wrong?
What?
Why?
What are you thinking about?
Nothing.
Did you have the dream again last night?
Yes.
I still think it's not right.
There must be a way. I'll find it.
There is no way.
First, just live.
-As for Seo-woo, I'll-- -Don't you remember
the time she was locked in the freezer?
She
almost died then.
This isn't just about being scared because she sees ghosts.
I've been dead already.
Being alive like this
is the weird part.
Yu-ri.
Anyway, you can live. Try to live. You should do something, Yu-ri.
Since you already died once, should I say,
"Okay. Bye. You've been dead already anyway"?
Does that make sense?
I'm sorry.
Yu-ri.
What is this?
Your mom's wish.
The reason why you came back to life.
I WANT TO SEE MY DAUGHTER ONCE MORE, WRITTEN BY JEON EUN-SUK
Is this it?
Is this why I came to life?
Yes.
I WANT TO SEE MY DAUGHTER ONCE MORE...
She prayed every single day.
I thought she was praying for her daughter's peace,
but that wasn't it.
She was praying
to see her daughter one more time.
So this is it.
I had no idea.
I only cared about my daughter.
That's what everyone does.
I also chose to live like this
because my son would've done it if I didn't.
But he wouldn't let me come close to him
because his son is still young.
That's what
all children do.
I would've done the same thing to my mom.
Then what about the judgment?
What's the deal with the judgment?
Whether you will be greedy or not...
I think that's the judgment.
I can be greedy,
but if I do, I will have to switch my life with Seo-woo's.
I won't do that.
I'll go up no matter what.
I'll just
make the most out of the remaining time.
At first, I wasn't even sure if this was a reward or a punishment.
I didn't understand why this was happening to me.
It's neither of them.
What is it then?
A gift.
Hi.
Hey, Seo-woo.
Is that really you, Yu-ri?
Mom!
Come to think of it,
I died all of a sudden
without getting to hold my kid
and say goodbye to her.
I guess I got this gift because I was too pitiful.
If I went up there just like that, I would've been really upset.
But I'm fine now.
I will just enjoy the time I have left
and say goodbye to Seo-woo before I leave.
You've changed.
What do you mean?
You've become stronger.
You are a real mom now.
Right.
It's a blessing for you to settle your affairs
before you leave.
What are you talking about?
Are you leaving?
No. Yu-ri.
No.
What if you were me?
If it makes Ha-jun's life miserable,
would you still want to live?
No, but...
I was supposed to leave in the first place.
And I was going to.
You know it.
Gosh, what's all this?
Why is everyone being so mean to you?
Why on earth...
Hyeon-jeong.
Can't you help me?
Please help me.
I...
want to leave with a smile.
Please help me do that.
Do you...
Do you
really have to leave?
Yes.
Yu-ri.
I'm sorry.
I...
I'm really...
I'm so sorry.
I do understand how you feel,
but you might regret
wasting time like this later.
Who are you?
You know something, right?
You know Yu-ri, right?
I know
just as much as you do.
That Yu-ri has to leave.
Is there a way for her to stay?
Then your daughter will have to see ghosts
for the rest of her life.
I'll see ghosts instead of Seo-woo.
No, I'll go up instead of Yu-ri.
I'll do anything. Please.
There's nothing you can do.
CHA YU-RI
Sending someone away in a proper manner
can be a way of showing respect.
What is this?
Min-jeong gave them to me.
They're for you and me.
She came here,
cried the whole time, and left.
And?
Did she say anything else?
She's divorcing Gang-hwa.
What?
Why?
Is it because of me?
No, she can't divorce him.
I'll go talk to her.
It's between the two of them.
It's none of your business.
-It's all my fault! -No, it isn't.
They have to either get divorced or work on their marriage anyway.
No.
They shouldn't get divorced.
Don't you know
how much Min-jeong loves Gang-hwa and Seo-woo?
Gang-hwa needs her too.
Seo-woo.
You're pretty.
So pretty.
Does Mommy look sick?
Thanks.
I'll talk to her.
Wait for now.
-Let's play. -Come here.
Seo-woo.
-Miss. -Yes?
When did Seo-woo get here?
Who dropped her off?
Pardon?
Seo-woo's mother dropped her off just a while ago.
Seo-woo.
Seo-woo!
What is it?
Are you okay?
-Seo-woo! -Seo-woo, what's wrong?
-Goodness. -What's going on?
Quickly.
Take her to the hospital and call her mother.
-Take her to the hospital. -I'll do it. I'll carry her.
Seo-woo.
Hurry.
Be careful.
Excuse me! Doctor!
This way, please.
Goodness.
Seo-woo.
What's wrong with her?
It's an acute enteritis. She's okay now, so don't worry.
Ms. Oh, you're here.
Is Seo-woo okay?
Yes. She has acute enteritis.
I see.
Ms. Oh.
Min-jeong!
Don't go.
Then,
what do you want me to do?
You came.
Seo-woo's real mom is here.
What do you
want me to do?
I have to leave.
I must.
Seo-woo and Gang-hwa
need you.
Please don't go.
What brings you here?
I need to look into something.
What is it?
Do you feel anxious?
I'm afraid
it'll all disappear.
I'm afraid
Yu-ri
will be gone again.
Gang-hwa.
Ever since Yu-ri came back,
I've been having the same dream every day.
In my dream, Yu-ri says goodbye
and leaves.
When I wake up and see Yu-ri in my arms,
I get relieved.
"She didn't leave.
She's still here."
But strangely enough,
I have that dream every single day.
Then this thought came to my mind.
Perhaps my daughter who is here right now
actually came back to say goodbye.
Is she saying farewell in my dream every day
to prepare me
for the real moment of parting?
So I thought,
if that's the case,
when that day comes,
I'll say goodbye
to my daughter with a smile.
Gang-hwa.
I didn't want to make you feel guilty again.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry for everything.
Stop blaming yourself.
It's not your fault.
Leave?
Where are you going?
I didn't come back from the dead.
I'm back here only briefly.
For only 49 days.
That's why I asked Gang-hwa not to tell you.
Because I have to leave
anyway.
Wait a minute.
You're back
only briefly?
Does that mean
you'll die again?
Does Gang-hwa know
that you have to leave?
I don't know what Gang-hwa said,
but he didn't mean it.
That's him feeling guilty toward me.
Because he blamed himself
for my death five years ago.
He
likes you a lot.
Nobody else might notice,
and even Gang-hwa may not realize it himself,
but I do.
Don't you hate me?
Why don't you hate me?
If I were you, I'd hate me a lot.
Why...
I
hurt Gang-hwa and turned him into a thorny cactus.
You're holding him without knowing that you're bleeding.
Also,
you're Seo-woo's favorite person in the world.
I was so relieved.
"Thank goodness, she's Seo-woo's mom."
That's what I thought to myself every day.
Why would I hate you?
Can't you
just stay?
Isn't there a way you can stay?
No.
We're taking Seo-woo to the hospital because she's sick.
Please call us when you see this.
Thank you.
Do you know what you said the most
while we were living together?
"I'm sorry.
Thank you.
It's all right."
You said, "thank you" when I combed Seo-woo's hair.
You said, "thank you" when I tucked her into bed.
I did
what was a natural thing to do as a mom.
But you kept thanking me.
Like I was a stranger.
I had
planned to file for divorce.
Because you were too nice.
You were being too considerate.
I didn't want to have regrets again.
"I should've been nicer.
I should've done what she asked.
I should've
held back."
I didn't want to have those regrets again.
Like I did with Yu-ri.
You're finally opening up.
Why are we having this talk now?
After we've gone through
a messy and bloody time.
Cha Yu-ri.
Yu-ri.
Give her a good send-off.
Put your heart into it and do the best you can.
Have no regrets.
Let's talk about our divorce
after that.
She prayed every single day.
I thought she was praying for her daughter's peace,
but that wasn't it.
She was praying
to see her daughter one more time.
Goodness.
What are you doing?
I want to look at you closely.
Goodness, are you a kid?
Yes, I'm your kid.
When I'm done folding laundry,
I have something to give you.
Mom.
What are you waiting for? Eat.
Here.
It's wild seaweed, so it's really soft.
Go ahead and try it.
You should eat too.
Should I?
Eat.
It's tasty.
Was it tasty?
Yes.
I'd bought
so much seaweed,
thinking I'd give it to you when you gave birth.
The whole sink was filled with seaweed.
Finally, I got you to eat it now.
It was really tasty.
Yu-ri.
Can I ask you something?
Sure.
Were you
with me
the whole time?
Were you?
Tell me, were you?
Mom.
So you were.
You were.
I thought
you put Seo-woo's stuff away because you missed her.
But it was because of me, right?
So that was it.
You were with me the whole time.
I had no idea.
I'm sorry I suffered too much.
You must have felt so sad.
Don't cry.
Mom, don't cry.
It's okay, Mom.
Did you miss me a lot?
Yes.
I wished I could see you just one more time.
There was something
I really wanted to say to you.
I'm sorry.
Why are you sorry?
Why would you say that?
You cried even when you just
cut your finger a little.
To think that you suffered on that cold ground alone.
To think how scared you would have been.
I could never seem to let go of that thought.
I'm sorry I couldn't be with you.
I'm sorry I left you alone, my baby.
I wasn't scared at all.
I stayed strong to the end.
I wasn't alone.
I was with Seo-woo, Mom.
That's why I could stay strong.
I wasn't scared.
Mom.
Her son is here again.
Mom.
He comes here every time he drinks.
He's been coming here often lately.
I guess he has a lot of trouble to drink for.
Making ends meet isn't easy.
Even when you get old,
you can't help but miss your mom.
When you're at that age,
you don't have anywhere to go to cry all you want.
That's the age
you miss your mom the most.
I miss my mom, too.
Mom.
My baby.
It's okay.
It's all right.
There.
It's okay.
It's all right.
Mom.
It's okay.
It's all right.
My baby.
Goodness. My baby.
Is there
really no way?
No.
There isn't.
Do you
really want to leave?
Yes.
If only I had known a little earlier...
Then I would've
let you see Seo-woo more often.
I acted like a fool.
No.
I was a ghost,
so these moments were really precious to me.
I could touch Seo-woo.
I could hold you when you were hurting.
To me,
it was like a gift.
How can I let you go again?
I'm sorry, Gang-hwa.
I'm sorry about five years ago
and now.
I'm really sorry
for leaving.
No, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry about everything.
Why are you sorry?
When you've given me so much.
Thank you
for loving me while we were together.
That's enough for me.
Seo-woo.
The pretty auntie
is actually
your mom
who gave birth to you.
Your mom
must love you a lot.
No.
She loves you a lot.
Will you
forgive me
someday?
THINGS I WANT TO DO
KEEP MY PROMISE WITH MY FRIENDS
You said you'd do me a favor,
but you never showed up.
And now you're leaving?
You know I've been really busy.
I'm here now, aren't I?
Is grilled pork belly all you want?
Isn't this too simple?
Are you all right?
Yes, I'm fine.
Hey.
Hurry up.
-Quickly. -Okay.
I'm going to faint.
Just wait.
Ta-da.
GHOST PARK HYE-JIN
Eat slowly.
-It's good. -Indigestion can last a year.
Is this really all you want?
I have no other favor to ask you.
I don't want my kids to know that I'm still here as a ghost.
We're going to go up there soon.
Thanks for keeping me company for five years when I was a ghost.
There's always a way to survive.
Even when you're dead,
you make friends and carry on.
Even ghosts
have to say goodbye.
Whether you're alive or dead, life is always about parting.
You have to say goodbye
to meet again.
You're right.
Let's reborn as people and meet again in the next life.
Yes,
let's meet again!
-All right. -All right.
-Cheers! -Cheers!
RETURN FAVORS
Well, he's a family friend.
He hasn't had a home-cooked meal.
I owe him.
Yes, she does owe me, but
do you know my family?
You probably didn't know this,
but I do.
Make yourself at home at eat up. This is what we usually eat.
Thank you.
ENJOY EVERYDAY LIFE LIKE OTHER MOMS
Seo-woo, try this.
Is it good?
-That was really something. -Is that what you did?
-I had fun. -Did you have fun?
Ha-jun had fun.
Goodness.
My goodness.
SAY GOODBYE TO MY FAMILY
-This is so nice. -Try this, Dad.
What?
-What is it? -It's pork.
-It's good. -Isn't it?
Seo-woo, Grandma's tired.
Seo-woo.
-Come and eat. -Okay.
-You're so good. -Good job.
-Goodness. -Seo-woo.
-Come here. -Come to Auntie, Seo-woo.
Goodness.
-In the middle. -I want to be next to Seo-woo.
Goodness.
It's warm.
SAY GOODBYE TO MY CLOSEST ONES
Seo-woo. Ha-jun. Are you happy?
-Yes! -Yes!
Do you know where we're going?
-Camping! -Camping!
-Let's go! -That's right.
-Let's go camping! -Let's go!
Hey, play some music or something.
What music? Let's just go.
Go right next to them.
-Why? -I want to see Yu-ri. Drive up.
Gosh.
Hey, roll down the window.
Roll it down.
Yu-ri!
Yu-ri! I'm bored!
-I want to be in that car. -Yu-ri, roll it up.
-Dad! -I can sit between...
Don't go!
What's wrong with him?
He must be really bored.
Don't go!
Yu-ri!
I bought a lot of meat this time!
All right.
There.
Run!
-Run along. -Ha-jun, pass it to Daddy.
She's good. Ha-jun, the ball!
Get the ball! Let's see who can kick better.
The dad just got his daughter.
Seo-woo, are you okay?
They're so excited.
What's this?
Min-jeong
stopped by the restaurant.
She left this for you.
She even asked me for a favor.
What favor?
She asked me to send you off well...
With Gang-hwa.
She said it'd make her feel relieved.
Min-jeong is too nice.
Will she
divorce him?
I don't know.
I told you. It's not your fault.
It wasn't really working out between them anyway.
They were too thoughtful and considerate
because they found each other pitiful, but that made them distant.
That's not good.
It worked out rather well.
Because they found out they had a problem.
You have enough worries of your own.
Smile.
I told you to smile.
Okay? Smile.
-Aren't you going to smile? -Gosh.
Goodness.
Well done.
-Kick it this way. -Gosh.
Goodness.
Ha-jun, run!
Good. Kick it.
One more time.
Hi.
Kitchen lady.
Pick-up helper.
Yu-ri.
Seo-woo's mom.
I have no courage to see you,
so I'm sending you a letter.
Come to think of it, I'm angry not only because
you and Gang-hwa lied to me,
but also because I'm sad to lose a friend.
I must say
thank you so much
for being my friend.
Because there is
no next time for you.
I'm really glad
that you are
Seo-woo's mom.
Also, I'm glad
that I met you.
Have a good time.
Goodbye,
my friend.
Don't worry too much about Seo-woo.
I'll protect her
with all my heart.
-You know this, right? -Okay.
Clap.
Ha-jun, clap.
Ha-jun, dance.
1, 2, 3, 4.
-As you live in this world -As you live in this world
-You'll find that there is -You'll find that there is
-something more valuable than money -something more valuable than money
-The game of love -The game of love
-isn't that important -isn't that important
-As you live in this world -As you live in this world
-You'll find that there is -You'll find that there is
more happiness
than sadness
Life is about
-what and how you do -How?
What are you thinking?
I'm thinking
that this is so nice.
Are you happy?
Yes.
When I was a ghost,
I was sad because I could only watch,
and I had to leave without anyone knowing.
But now I get to leave laughing and smiling.
I'm happy.
Don't you have any regrets?
Regrets?
Do you know
what I could count on the most when I was alive?
What was it?
Mom.
My mom.
She always had my back.
So I could do anything without getting scared.
To Seo-woo,
I wanted to be a mom like that.
Someone she can count on the most.
It's a shame that I can't be that.
I'll pass it over to you now.
You can be a dad she can count on.
Okay.
I will.
What did you miss the most after I died?
Not being able to grow old with you.
We probably would've argued every day,
but I wanted to be with you every day.
I wanted to see Seo-woo go to college,
see her get married,
and have children.
That's what I wanted in life.
When we would've gotten old and gray,
I would've held your hand
and said thank you
and that we did a great job.
I had been dreaming
of that day to come.
That's the biggest regret.
I also
wanted to live like that with you.
But
you left Seo-woo with me.
So thank you.
She the biggest gift
you gave me.
You have to live
the rest of your life to the fullest.
For Seo-woo,
live happily.
I will.
If you ever think of me,
don't cry, but smile.
Don't be sad.
Please smile.
I will.
I'll remember you.
I'll only cherish
the happy memories.
I'll do that.
Thank you.
Seo-woo.
My pretty Seo-woo.
Always be joyful.
Always smile.
In the next life,
please
come to Mommy again.
Okay?
Bye, Mom.
My dear, Ms. Mi-dong.
Thank you.
Don't mention it.
Are you trying to
make me cry?
Did you
say goodbye to everyone?
Yes.
That's your blessing.
Not everyone gets to say goodbye before they die.
The one up there must like you a lot.
Didn't you say it was a punishment?
You're leaving.
Let's not fight.
Okay.
You should say goodbye
to yourself now.
Though it's not your perfect body,
you should say goodbye.
Cha Yu-ri.
Goodbye.
Bye.
Gang-hwa.
Seo-woo.
When you go to Heaven, God will ask you two questions.
If you answer yes to both questions,
you can be reborn as a human in your next life.
One question is, "Were you happy with your life?"
The other question is,
"Were other people happy because of me?"
Let's be reborn as humans
and meet again in the next life.
I LOVE YOU AS ALWAYS
My baby,
will you remember that I was with you?
PETALS FALL, BUT THE FLOWER ENDURES
-Seo-woo. -Cho Seo-woo.
Mom! Dad!
SCRIPT CHO SEO-WOO
Don't you have any surgery today?
No.
That's new.
You never leave the OR.
He ran here to see the cherry blossoms with you before they were gone.
Really?
Goodness.
Petals fall, but the flower endures.
The scent remained in the world
and permeated
our memory deeply.
PETALS FALL, BUT THE FLOWER ENDURES
Subtitle translation by Min-jin Kim