A VIRTUOUS BUSINESS
[Seong-su panting]
What's wrong?
-Jeong-suk. -[gasping]
Jeong-suk, let me explain.
[gasps]
Honey, listen to me.
Don't touch me.
Jeong-suk.
Jeong-suk!
[door closes]
Damn it!
PARK IN-TAE
[sighs]
This is the last bus. You getting on?
[sobbing]
[romantic music playing on TV]
[gasps] My goodness.
[door opens]
-[actor] You little punk! -[actor 2 screaming]
I'm going to kill you!
-No! -Come out, you bastard!
I'm guessing Seong-su wants a drink?
Why didn't he come himself?
One bottle won't do anything, so you should take two at least.
Take this too.
How much is it?
One bottle of soju is 400 won, and the shrimp crackers are 300 won.
The total is 1,100 won.
-Take care. -Okay. Good night.
-[bottles clinking] -[Jeong-suk humming]
[humming continues]
Geez, are you all right?
Oh.
It's you, the detective.
-Thank you. -Sure.
You seem very drunk.
Where do you live?
Uh…
My house is over there, but I'm on my way to the store.
I don't have enough alcohol.
-You're plenty drunk already. -[coins clinking]
No, I don't think so.
I heard that getting drunk will make me forget my problems
and help me feel better.
But the pain still feels too fresh.
[chuckles] It still hurts.
See you.
[grunts]
[humming]
Geez.
Hold on.
-Gong-ji. -[baby babbles]
Gong-ji.
-[chopping] -[child humming]
♪ Gong-ji, my sweet baby ♪
What's wrong?
Didn't you say you have a lot of homework?
I can finish it during breaks.
I'm sorry.
Once I make some money, I'll buy you a desk first thing.
Where will we sleep if we put a desk in there?
[laughs] Right! There would be nowhere to sleep!
[grunts]
-[grunts] -[Ms. Seo] Goodness me!
-What are you doing? -[gasps, pants]
What if people see?
You looked so sexy, so I couldn't help myself.
Sexy, my ass.
My butt's so saggy after having four kids.
That's not true!
You're aging like fine wine, you see.
Who's that American singer?
Madonna! You're sexier than her.
-Madonna? -[chuckles]
My don't-know-nothing man.
The kids will hear your nonsense.
So, what's going on?
You said you were looking for work.
The planting's done for the year, so there isn't much work left.
The election has kept the print shop really busy,
so I'll look into that later.
-Okay. -Yes.
What about you? Did you sell some?
Nothing yet.
Is that so? [clicks tongue]
Rome wasn't built in a day. You'll be successful with time.
Keep your spirits up, okay?
You don't hate
that I'm going around selling things like that?
I heard the other husbands were flipping furious.
[exclaims] You're working hard to support our family.
Why would I hate that?
When we got married, my mother had our fortune read.
-Our fortune? -Yes.
The fortune-teller said I have no luck with money
but that you are the pillar supporting our family.
My mother said, "She's older,
has a strong personality and she'll be the breadwinner?"
She thought it would be an issue, but I was happy about it.
I think this business is your first step down that path.
So I'm supporting you. [chuckles]
[exclaims] I've never heard
such unencouraging words of support in my life.
[laughing] Right?
There's so much weight on my shoulders, I may collapse.
Really? We can't have that.
Come here.
-Stop. -Come here. Put that down.
-What are you doing? I'm cooking. -No, wait.
-My goodness! -Heavens!
-[buzzing] -[screaming]
Why did you give it to me?
[chuckling]
How can you laugh?
I'd be wailing at the top of my lungs.
-Excuse me? -I don't know what Ms. Heo said,
but my status at the club is in shambles.
I used to sit next to the chairman,
but now I'm at the very end.
If I want to talk to the chairman,
I scream as loud as I can and go, "Chairman!"
-I told you I understand. -[inhales deeply]
I still don't trust you. Maybe it's because of that absurd perm.
[clears throat]
In any case,
don't you dare even glance at any of that weird stuff.
There are plenty of classy hobbies that you can take up.
Like flower arranging.
Geez.
[sighs]
-[Na] You know where it is? Submit it. -[captain laughing]
Man, it's so funny. [laughing]
What's with this blazer?
Did you copy Detective Kim?
What are you talking about?
It was at the bottom of my closet.
I see.
Next time, let it stay in there.
Don't buy something that would make you a laughingstock. [chuckles]
Where are you going?
I got a robbery report from Geumje Supermarket. Bye.
It seemed like it was just a petty thief.
Why would he do as much as take a camera?
I know what you mean.
I went on patrol with him once.
He didn't seem to investigate too closely,
and he kept taking photos to "understand the neighborhood better."
I think he…
Think he what?
Got into the police academy through connections.
He seems so inept and unskilled.
That's rich coming from you.
You've shown your lack of skill in more than a few cases.
-Geez. -Always trash-talking others.
Wait a minute.
Aren't you the one who got into the force using connections?
Geez, if I had any connection like that,
I would've gotten you fired first.
What did you say?
It's okay, keep talking. Sounds like you have a lot to say.
I'm all ears.
-No, I… -When will I be fired?
I didn't mean that.
GEUMJE SUPERMARKET
[sighs]
[sighing]
I have to sell these at a time like this?
[sighs]
[Do-hyeon] How can you handle your hope recklessly?
You said it was your last hope,
so I thought you'd keep it more dearly.
I don't know…
if hope even exists.
She reeks of alcohol.
How much more did you drink last night?
I had two bottles, then another bottle and a half.
How did you know?
It's dangerous to walk around drunk.
You almost got hurt yesterday.
What?
Geez, are you all right?
But the pain still feels too fresh.
It still hurts.
[exclaims]
Oh, um, I'm so sorry about last night.
Take care.
Oh, my. You're the handsome young man.
I'm here about the robbery.
I'm Detective Kim Do-hyeon.
You're a detective?
[Ms. Seo] This one's pink.
It's feminine,
and there's spandex in the blend, so it's tight but soft.
And here,
we have the same design in a different color.
I wanted some bras to lift these saggy things.
What's all this?
[client] I know. It's not like we're newlywed wives. [laughs]
[chuckling]
We're too old for these.
All the more reason you need them.
You've all been married for over 20 years, right?
Of course.
Really?
Then here's a question for you.
Who's the prettiest woman in the world to your husband?
-[client] Who is it? -It's not me, that's for sure.
Ding, ding, ding!
It's any woman who's not his wife.
[clients laughing]
Every woman they aren't married to looks pretty to men.
-You're so right. -[laughing]
The longer you live together, the less you'll be seen as a woman.
-Right. -True.
And before you know it,
he'll start having an affair.
[clients clamor]
-All men are the same. -That's right.
So,
what if you turn into a woman
who's completely different from the regular you?
And I have a red slip that would be perfect for that moment.
It's the highlight of today. Jeong-suk?
[chuckles]
Jeong-suk?
Jeong-suk? [whispers] The red slip.
Right.
Oh.
-Here. -[chuckles]
[client] Is something going on with you?
You look so grim, and you've been sighing.
[stammers] No, it's nothing.
Please have a look.
-Everything's fine. -[chuckling]
[Ms. Seo] Look at this red slip.
-Would you wear this normally? -[clients exclaiming]
-You think I'd wear this? -Look at that!
BATHHOUSE
-[Jeong-suk] I'm sorry. It's my fault. -It's not your fault at all.
They were never going to buy.
Seriously, is there something wrong?
You do look pretty down.
No, I'm really fine.
-Really? -Yes.
Okay.
At this rate, we'll keep treading water.
You did sell some stuff the last time, but it's because they were your friends.
[sighs]
We need to come up with a way to make money.
Is there any silver bullet?
[sighs] I don't know.
We just started, so if we just…
If we keep working hard, we'll be successful one day.
Sure. We'll keep trying.
Let's go.
[grunts]
[sighing]
Hey, Min-ho.
Hi, Mom.
-Did you have a good day at school? -Yes.
Today, my teacher said I have good handwriting.
I'll show you.
[sighs]
-[knocking on door] -[landlord] Jeong-suk, are you home?
She's looking for you.
-Well… -[knocking]
Min-ho, we're playing hide-and-seek with the landlord, okay?
It's her turn to find us, so don't get caught! Hush!
[Min-ho giggles]
I thought I heard her coming up the stairs earlier.
[sighs]
You didn't find us, so it's your turn again!
-[knocking] -So you are home! Jeong-suk!
Why didn't you open the door when you were home all along?
Min-ho said it was my turn or something.
Did you tell him we're playing hide-and-seek?
Well…
You have to teach him to be upright even if you're not well-off.
You shouldn't lie in front of him.
Now, be honest with me.
When can you pay the rent?
Right now.
[sighs]
This should go to the company.
Look. Mommy has lots of money.
Don't worry, okay?
[sighs]
Yes, Min-ho.
Mom, you can have this.
What?
I was saving up to buy a robot,
but I don't think I need it anymore.
I'm giving it to you. Open it.
I'm in first grade, so I should've outgrown robots anyway.
Mommy shouldn't be like this right now.
What was I thinking?
HAIR DYE
Ju-ri.
Oh. Jeong-suk. What's up?
You want to do your hair?
It's not that.
I came to ask you something.
About what?
Uh, have a seat.
Actually,
I need somewhere to sell my products.
If any of your clients are interested, could you put in a word for me?
Hmm. You want an introduction.
If it's too much pressure--
No, not at all. Talking to people isn't a big deal.
[door opens]
-We're here! -Ju-ri.
-[Ju-ri] Welcome. -Hello.
[gasps]
Hey!
Didn't we have so much fun that day thanks to Jeong-suk?
[chuckling] Well, I don't know.
She's looking for a place where she can sell her products.
What about your houses?
No way!
Word got out about it, and we were both in deep water with our husbands.
That's right.
Neither of us are interested in that kind of lewd stuff anyway.
That's true.
I thought you were very interested.
-What? -What?
When you flip through magazines here, you devour anything related to sex.
"101 Positions That Will Make Even Casanova Look Like a Prude."
"Sex Tips So Hot They'll Lower Your Heat Bill!"
-What's she saying? -Those pages are so worn after you leave.
What are you talking about?
You're confusing us with other women.
Right!
I usually read about
cooking!
And what else?
Education!
That's all I read about.
This is ridiculous.
I'm not doing my hair today.
-[Jeong-suk] Goodbye. -Bye.
-Wait for me. -Take care.
Mmm. They're too old to act coy like that.
Jeong-suk.
Don't let that get to you. Keep at it.
I know your business will take off.
-Will it? -Yes!
I'd love to do it myself.
I need to make a lot more money than other people
since I'm the breadwinner without a husband.
-It's the same for me. -What?
I mean,
I also want to make a lot of money.
Ju-ri, if you want to, you should do it.
I'll introduce you to the company.
I would love to, but I have no time to prepare.
Prepare?
This is a business, so there must be a lot to prepare.
Even today, I have to test all the new hair dyes you see there.
All of them?
Yes.
I have to know my products to sell them to customers.
To succeed, I'd have to study and try out the lingerie and the toys.
I wouldn't have time for that. Right?
I see.
I guess so.
[humming]
[grunts]
-[phone ringing] -Oh.
Hello?
Jeong-suk.
What? You can't come?
[sighs] I figured you'd be busy.
It's all right.
I've arranged these going clockwise.
Next, we go like this.
Add the baby's breath in the empty spot.
This is so boring.
[sighs] I'm bored out of my mind.
[clicks tongue]
Jeong-suk's business must be doing well.
Mmm.
This one is the stretchiest.
Stretchy.
I finished researching the slips!
-What's next, Jeong-suk? -Oh.
Yeah, it's this.
[gasps]
-I found everything. -[exclaims]
Gosh.
This is "nipple."
This is a man's "penis."
This is "penis."
-This is "insertion." -"Insertion."
This is "glans."
-What is this one again? -Glans.
-Ah! "Glans." -Glans.
-Yes.
[Jeong-suk] Oh, my.
Look at us, two women shouting "glans" in broad daylight.
How ridiculous.
Are we all set here?
Yes, we're nearly done.
[sighs] I'm having trouble translating this sentence though.
Let me see.
Wait, there's no way I'd know what this means. [chuckles]
You went to high school, but I didn't. So if you don't know, I don't either.
What should we do?
Is there anyone who knows English?
I thought of someone!
The last sentence says this.
[in English] "Powerful
magic stick female
vaginal stimulator
that can lead you to fantastic world."
[in Korean] "This powerful magic stick
can stimulate the female"…
[stammers]
"It can stimulate that area, leading you to a fantastic world."
-Amazing. -Wow.
Wow.
You're so impressive.
Who knew my English degree would be used like this?
-Thank you so much. -Thank you.
-By the way… -Yes.
Is it really like this?
Pardon?
Does it really feel like you're entering a fantastic world?
-Uh… -[chuckles]
As for that…
I'll let you know tomorrow.
That's the last bit of research we have to do.
We've decided to study that on our own.
[chuckles]
Self-study?
-I see. -[chuckles]
[clicks, buzzing]
[fireworks explode]
[angelic choir music]
DAEJEON EXPO 93 CELEBRATION LOCALE
-Look at those amazing fireworks! -[chattering on TV]
My mom is so not amazing.
Seriously, how can I eat green onion the size of my thumb?
Green onions help the immune system, so they're good for preventing colds.
Says who?
The January issue of Woman Donga.
I told you not to read salon magazines.
[phone ringing]
Hello?
I'm busy right now. I'll call you later.
What is it, Mom?
Your boyfriend wants to see you?
No. I'll be with you today, my Dong-u.
Just go see him.
Overly focusing on a child
can cause a parent to develop an unhealthy obsession with the child.
Says who?
A special report in the February issue of Woman Joongang.
Stop reading those magazines already.
They're not appropriate for children your age.
Why?
You said, whatever it is, it's good to be ahead of my age.
[chuckles]
You always need to have the last word.
[captain] Let's taste this broth first.
It's especially refreshing today.
-What did they put in this today? -[Na] It's so refreshing.
Detective Kim, you're not having any stew.
You're only eating rice.
[captain] Really?
You said you'd like kimchi stew earlier.
I don't feel like it now. Go ahead.
You don't feel like it? How absurd.
You little…
[clears throat] Are you learning the ropes okay?
What's there to learn?
We know the people who cause trouble in this town.
Kim Du-seok, Baek Seung-tak, Kwon Seong-su.
Who's Kwon Seong-su?
You know who he is.
The husband of Han Jeong-suk, who sells adult toys.
When he was young,
he got into so many fights that he was practically a regular here.
Even after he got married, he'd throw punches
at anyone who set him off.
Recently, he beat up the CEO of Geumje Gochujang
to a pulp.
[Na] How did that woman end up with a guy like that?
She was famous for winning Ms. Chili Pepper and for being smart.
What a mystery.
Didn't you see her when you responded to that call?
What do you think?
I don't know. Maybe they're birds of a feather.
It's not really fair to say that.
She cleans up all of her husband's messes.
She works a ton of side jobs and even worked as a housekeeper.
You think she's selling adult toys for a grand reason?
It's probably just to make ends meet.
Even so, that was going too far.
It's you who's going too far!
Stop taking all the meat!
[Na] I didn't even eat that much!
[captain] You did take a lot!
JACKPOT REAL ESTATE
Come on in.
I'm looking for a house.
Sure. Take a seat.
HEO YEONG-JA
[Do-hyeon] All right.
[chuckles]
I haven't seen you before.
Ah, I heard the gochujang factory was hiring.
-Do you work there? -No. I'm a police officer.
Ah. The police.
A few days ago, did you respond to a call about some women?
I was hoping to learn more about what happened to them.
Why are you letting them roam free? They should be in cuffs.
I just don't understand.
Did you report them?
Of course not! I just heard rumors.
Why would I report them?
If you do that in a small town--
[sighs] Any homes I can see now?
Of course.
What's your budget?
I'd like to rent a place for 500,000 won a month.
I see. Five hundred thousand won?
I want a quiet area, uh,
with a storage room or basement.
[chuckles] You're quite greedy, aren't you?
Is 500,000 won too little for what I want?
I'm not an expert.
I see.
You want to pay 500,000 won for rent and not for the key deposit?
Yes.
Right here.
-The area's okay, right? -Yes.
Let's go in.
[exclaims] This grass is well cared for.
Isn't this amazing for that amount?
You won't find a better deal.
Look at the story height.
It's very well lit, and the sunset goes all the way in.
Oh, that's right. Did you want a basement?
The basement's there.
Follow me. The second-floor balcony is stunning.
Come follow me.
The balcony is incredible.
The back area is amazing.
That's a persimmon tree. The tall one is chestnut.
It's just amazing. [exclaims]
Look at the river view. Isn't it amazing? How lovely.
If it were me,
I'd get a place in the town center with that budget.
It's close to the police station and has more stores.
Isn't this too secluded?
No, I love it.
I wanted to observe.
Observe?
Observe what?
[sighs]
You're quick to make your decision.
What about the furniture? I know a place that's good and cheap.
I can get you a discount.
You don't have to do that.
I don't know how long I'll stay.
What do you mean?
Whose life is that flighty?
You might as well stay a few years since you're just here.
What is it? [exclaims]
She still hasn't come to her senses.
[scoffs]
[clears throat] I don't know if you've heard, but the rumors say
she got into a huge fight with her husband for selling terribly lewd adult products.
Her husband left her right after.
It's no surprise.
What kind of man would tolerate that?
I totally understand his feelings.
You do too, right?
Well, I'm not sure.
Whatever then.
Geez.
Well…
We can discuss the other products later.
Did you try it?
I didn't get to since we share rooms.
[stammers] How was it?
Did it bring you to a fantastic world?
Quick, tell us.
Yes, for a moment.
For a moment?
Come closer.
-Wow. -Wow.
[Jeong-suk] Yes.
[exclaiming]
Mrs. Kim was right.
Some women may never have used it,
but there's no going back once you've tried it.
Wow.
I'm confident about this business now.
Me too. I believe it can succeed.
Yesterday, my kids were at my neighbor's,
so I was trying on the red slip that looks like an onion net.
-My husband walked in. -So, what happened?
Well…
[whispers] I thought I was turning into a real onion.
He took off my clothes right away.
-Every single layer. -[coughing]
Oh, my gosh.
Here, have some water.
All of it. [laughs]
Your reviews are more scandalous than I expected.
[laughing]
While we're on that…
I know this is so shameless of me.
But could we use your house one more time?
That would be great.
It would be so nice.
Congratulations!
Thank you so much!
If the customers are a bit more honest this time,
I think we'll have a chance.
I think so too.
You're the best.
-Seriously. -Thank you.
-You're so kind. -Thank you.
-Let's kiss since no one's around. -Well…
Hold your horses. We're almost there.
♪ Don't make me cry ♪
♪ I don't want to be ♪
♪ Remembered as a sad song ♪
♪ Stay by my side ♪
ALWAYS KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS
[music stops]
[sighs]
I hate it.
I'm sorry. I was too loud, right?
No, not you. It's me.
I'm hopeless, and I hate myself for that.
-What? -Well,
is Ms. Heo in a good mood today?
-My mom? -Yes.
Well, she seemed fine.
I don't think she's fine.
Did she say anything about my family?
That's…
I knew it! There is something.
Don't leave anything out and tell me.
But it'd be too harsh if I told you everything.
It's totally fine.
How else will I understand exactly how she feels?
I'll be fine.
So tell me everything she said, word for word.
She said…
"I let these [bleep] lowlives in because they begged me,
but they don't know their [bleep] place.
If I lease that [bleep] building to them, call me a [bleep], not Heo Yeong-ja!"
That's what she said.
Are you all right?
Dae-geun.
Is your mother at the office now?
Mom, see you later.
Okay. Why does she keep calling you at night lately?
I'm sure she has her reasons.
-Watch out for cars. -Okay.
-Go on then. I'm leaving. -Yeah.
What are you doing there?
I'm just dusting them off.
You need something?
I'm making doenjang stew but can't find anchovies.
They're under the rice container.
So that's where they were. [exclaims]
Ju-ri.
Hello.
Jeong-suk, what brings you by at this hour?
I wanted to ask you for a favor.
Hold on. Let me wash my hands.
Okay.
[radio host] Leave it for 30 minutes.
-Next, prepare the hot water to brew tea. -Hi. [chuckles]
Once it falls between 70 and 80 degrees, pour the water out of the kettle
into the teacup.
-To enjoy tea… -What are you listening to?
It's a tea ceremony program.
When I listen to this, I feel classier.
Even if I'm just drinking hot chocolate.
When pouring,
-only pour 20 percent of the tea at first. -Mm-hmm.
Second, pour the tea into the cup.
When you drink tea, hold the cup with your right hand…
-[client] Go in. -[butcher] Okay.
-[Geum-hui] Welcome. -[butcher] Hello.
-Come on in. -Yes.
Come on in.
Should we go to the living room?
Today, we're doing it in a different room.
A different room?
I see.
Gosh.
[liquid pours]
Here.
What's with the drinks?
This is alcohol infused with ten-year-old ginseng
that my husband made.
It's great for the skin.
I'm offering it as you're valued customers.
-If you'd like more, go ahead. -Well…
Ginseng that's ten years old is basically wild ginseng.
-I see. -Really.
This must be very expensive.
Should we just have one glass?
-Sure. -Yes.
-Just a sip. -[all chuckle]
Thank you.
-[sighs] -That's good.
[group sighs, groans]
[butcher] It's basically medicine. [clears throat]
[butcher clears throat]
As we told you when you came in,
please enjoy yourselves today.
There's no pressure to buy.
We can really just look?
Of course.
First…
have a look at this slip.
This is a slip for sleeping, giving you a beautiful, comfortable sleep.
The softly cascading silk
feels like the water of a gentle pond lapping gently at you.
What does gentle lapping feel like? [chuckles]
Do you know?
[chuckles] I haven't been to a pond in ages, so I don't know.
[group chuckles]
That's why I'll show you
exactly how that feels.
-[client 1] What? -[client 2] What is it?
-What's she doing? -It's behind?
-My heavens. -My goodness.
-Gosh. What are they doing? -[all chattering]
-Geez. -Oh, my goodness.
Oh, my.
-[client 1] That's embarrassing. -[client 3] How crazy.
[chattering continues]
-This really is pretty. -[all] Oh!
Her figure's similar to mine.
-Should I get one of those? -How is it similar?
You both have two arms and two legs, but the rest?
What do you mean?
I just have a bit more fat because I'm older.
-Other than that, it's the same. -[client 2] Hmm?
-Let's just say she's right. -[all] Sure.
This is pretty.
You should get this one.
No, I like that one.
No. I've tried that one on.
You and I can't breathe in that.
This one's perfect.
Don't faint from lack of oxygen too early.
Just get this one.
Should I?
-Gosh, it's so smooth. -[laughs]
I want to keep touching it.
Exactly!
If your husband sees you in this,
you won't get any sleep that night.
I'll bet my wrist on it.
You're being ridiculous! [laughs]
How much did you say it was?
-What? -[client 2] You're buying?
-[butcher] I'll splurge. Why not? -[laughs]
[group clamors]
So this is that infamous machine.
-Whatchamacallit? -[clients exclaim]
It's actually called a "vibrator."
I gave you one each so you can see how it feels.
Now, everyone,
pick up the vibrator with your right hand.
[scoffs] You told me to grab it, so I am. There you go.
-Goodness. -It's smooth.
[vibrators buzzing]
-Gosh! -What's this?
See? This is what it does.
-It shocked me last time. -My goodness.
-This is what it does. -It's doing the same thing today.
That's so weird.
Do you all know who Cleopatra is?
Of course, I do. The Egyptian queen with the bob.
That's right. She was the queen of ancient Egypt.
Why are you randomly bringing her up?
Is she related to this embarrassing thing somehow?
She is.
Cleopatra took papyrus and rolled it up into a tube.
She put bees inside the tube to make it vibrate.
She used the vibration from bees buzzing in the tube.
-Why is she being so serious? -[scoffs]
When you say "used," are you saying this "Cleopatty" lady used it to…
-Yes. -[gasps]
It's an amazing world we live in.
We don't need to use bees for that.
[group laughs]
-She's right. -That's very true.
-Gosh. -Well…
I'll pass.
With 20,000 won, I'd rather feed my husband a ton of eel.
Maybe I shouldn't say this,
but your husband is so rail thin
that I don't think eel will make much of a difference.
You're wrong.
Thinner logs burn longer.
-Really? -[chuckles]
When my husband was alive, he had days when he was on fire.
Those days, he'd fold me like a paper crane while doing it.
And?
That night,
I became a crane soaring into the sky.
[group laughs]
How poetic.
You could be a poet.
I wish I could be folded up so I could soar too.
He can't fold you.
I've bought so much expensive beef bone broth for my man,
so 20,000 won is nothing.
-I would happily spend 200,000 won. -Don't get greedy, ladies.
Should I just get one now?
I think it'll be better than bone broth.
-Just do it. -Should I?
-[client 1] It's cheaper than beef bones. -[butcher] It really is.
Anyone who wants to buy
can quietly raise their right hand,
and I will assist you with the purchase.
We sold almost everything, right?
Yes.
We'll have money left over after paying the company back.
-[sighs] -Congratulations, Jeong-suk.
[Ju-ri] Congratulations. [chuckles]
It's all thanks to your help.
You even modeled for us.
-And you provided the alcohol. -[chuckles]
The biggest hit was you, Jeong-suk.
Your explanation was elegant and classy.
-[Ju-ri] Mmm. -[Ms. Seo exclaims]
That's right. If I listened with my eyes closed,
I'd think I was buying a tea set, not adult toys.
That's the perfect way to put it.
You did a great job, Jeong-suk.
I feel like we should party to celebrate.
Shall we go out for a drink too?
Sounds good. There's a new pub in town.
Should we go there?
It's a go! [laughs]
It's your treat, right?
What?
Oh, yes, of course I'll…
Yes, I…
[scoffs] She was talking like a newscaster earlier,
but she's stuttering now that we asked her to pay.
-It's my treat. -What?
I want to.
[gasps] You're second to none!
I just can't get used to you buttering me up with your words. [laughs]
-What is it? -[chuckles]
-Let's go, darling. -My goodness.
-Let's go, darling! -Let's go.
[all chuckling]
[Ms. Seo] Goodness.
-[phone rings] -[all chuckling]
What's going on?
Hello?
[Geum-hui's spouse] Honey!
Get into a nice outfit and come to Mokhwa Restaurant.
[stammers] What? This is so sudden.
I arranged for you to apologize to Chairman Eom's wife.
Come quickly and appease her.
Why should I?
I don't want to go.
Are you kidding me?
They didn't want to come, but I begged them to make it happen.
We don't have the time for this. Come!
[dial tone]
[sighs]
-I don't think Geum-hui can make it. -Mmm.
No, I'm coming with you.
[all] Cheers!
[chuckles]
[all exclaim]
Tastes good, doesn't it?
[all gasp, exclaim]
[sighs]
I've made up my mind.
-What? -About what?
-I want to take up this work. -[gasp]
Really? Goodness me!
Since I got married and came to this town with my husband,
-I've never had this much fun. -Ah.
After today,
I can't go back to how things were.
I do wonder
if it's okay that I'm so much older.
Can I join your business?
No.
[sighs]
You don't need my permission.
If you want to do this business, then you can do it.
True.
So while I'm in no place to "allow" you…
[sighs]
…I'm so thankful to you.
You'll be a great help to us.
[Ms. Seo] She's right.
No one could be more helpful to us than you.
[chuckles]
I'd love your guidance.
-[chuckles] -Sure thing. [laughs]
Let's congratulate the newest recruit with a toast!
Can I drink soju, Geum-hui?
-Yes, order it! -[Ms. Seo] Soju!
[Ju-ri] Three bottles of soju here!
[sighs] To be honest… [clears throat]
…I don't really need adult toys.
Even without them, my husband won't let me sleep at all every night.
We only stopped at four kids because we ran out of space.
Otherwise, I'd be pregnant right now.
[all laugh]
Yeong-bok, are you bragging?
I'm not bragging.
Having a good sex life while you're poor is a curse.
If you have no money, no connections, no house,
but a great sex life, what is the point?
At least you have a husband.
I only have a kid, no husband.
I did have a boyfriend,
but we broke up.
-Oh, no. -What happened?
-He was boring. -[sighs]
-I hate being bored. -[all exclaim]
I won't need the slip for a while. It's so pretty though.
Mmm.
Ah. Ms. Oh, how was the slip you bought?
I never got to wear it. [chuckles]
Why not?
My husband is so conservative, he'd faint from shock if he saw me in it.
[chuckles]
So none of us can buy the slip and put it to use, am I right?
[laughs] You're right!
That's not true!
Jeong-suk is so pretty,
I bet her husband would love seeing her in one.
She's pretty, so she doesn't need it.
-I see. -Just seeing her is enough.
[all laughing]
Oh, goodness.
It's not the case for me.
Jeong-suk! Honey, Jeong-suk is there.
Yes, I see her.
[Yeong-ja] What a ridiculous situation.
[Geum-hui's spouse] I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
You're the one who begged us to make time so she can apologize.
I don't even see a glimpse of her.
This is just ridiculous.
I'm so sorry. It's out of her character.
She's normally a very punctual person.
I think something may have happened.
That's enough.
I'm sure something came up.
Who could be busier than you in Geumje?
That must be it.
I've figured it out.
Geum-hui had no intention
of apologizing to me from the start.
No, that's not true.
Sir, please calm yourselves.
-Please do sit. -[Yeong-ja groans]
-Please sit. -[groans]
I tried calling home, but no one picked up.
I'm sure she's on her way.
Instead of waiting,
let's go ahead and order.
I'll treat you to the works today.
I debated whether to call or come see you.
But I couldn't.
I couldn't face you.
But now you can?
It was just that one time with Seong-su.
I'm sorry, Jeong-suk.
Since that day, I've been scared
that In-tae might find out.
That's when I realized just how much I love In-tae.
I see.
You had to sleep with my husband to realize who you love.
Do you want me to congratulate you?
Are you going to tell In-tae?
No.
Not for your sake, but In-tae's.
Because In-tae's my friend.
[door opens]
What?
What the…
Fucking bitch!
I mean…
I didn't mean to eavesdrop.
[gasps] Me neither.
I heard your husband hasn't been home.
Did he leave home after sleeping with her?
Goodness gracious me. That's crazy.
I had no idea that happened.
[groans]
I can't just let this slide.
Me neither!
-Me neither. -What?
[Ju-ri sighs]
[faucet runs]
[both mouthing] One, two, three.
Wait.
[all mouthing] One, two, three.
[all grunt]
[Mi-hwa] What is this?
What the heck? [exclaiming]
What the hell is this?
It's cold! [exclaims]
[all chuckling]
-[Geum-hui] Come! -[Ju-ri] Run!
Darling, your shoe!
Get it quickly!
-Quick, run away! -Let's go!
-[Ju-ri] Geum-hui, hurry up! -[Geum-hui] Quick!
[Ju-ri] Quick, run!
[all laughing]
-Geum-hui! -Hurry up!
[groans]
[sighs]
[exhales]
Mmm. [sighs]
Well, still got it.
[door opens]
-[door closes] -[gasps]
Oh, no! [exclaims]
[pants]
[sighs]
Were you at home?
Sitting pretty?
So what?
You really didn't come on purpose?
So, why did you arrange that without talking to me first--
So? Just because we didn't talk first,
you humiliate me like this?
I'm sorry, but--
Have you been drinking?
Yes.
I drank.
[exhales]
With whom?
With those women?
Yes, that's right.
I'm going to join their business.
Their business?
You mean, selling adult toys?
Seriously, what's gotten into you?
This is not the kind of woman you are!
What kind of woman am I?
What?
Tell me what kind of woman I am.
A woman who sits at home all day, whose biggest concern
is whether to make radish soup or cheonggukjang?
Am I the woman who's understanding
of her busy husband, even if the dinner she put in
so much effort to make goes cold because he was out drinking,
so she finds happiness in making him hangover soup?
-Honey. -Or am I
a woman so ignorant of the world,
that gets used by women selling adult toys?
Like a peabrain?
-No-- -No.
I'm not!
I know exactly what this work entails.
You know what?
I'm having so much fun lately.
My life used to be the most boring one on earth.
I didn't even know that until recently.
Are you listening to me?
Shut that mouth. You look like a dead fish.
No matter how much contempt you look at me with,
I'm not giving in this…
[exclaims]
[both panting, breathing heavily]
[all laughing]
-Quick, run away! -Let's go!
-Quick, run!
[Geum-hui] Come eat, honey!
Is this it?
Yes.
[inhales sharply] I mean, other people…
The morning after doing it, they cook their husbands a hearty feast.
That's proof
that the night was unsatisfying.
What?
The wife is feeding her husband so he can do better next time.
What about me then?
I think you've done well enough.
If you get better, it'd be too much. [chuckles]
Great! [laughs]
If that's the case, keep the meals simple going forward.
If there's too much on the table, you won't get a wink of sleep. [laughs]
[grunting, moaning]
Oh, right.
Are you really getting into that business?
Do you really have fun with those women?
There's definitely a fun aspect to it,
but I also believe in its potential.
-You do? -Yes.
Just look at us last night.
Although you are naturally gifted,
it was the slip that got you fired up.
[stammering] My goodness.
Geez, I don't know what to do about this.
Just don't say no.
I'll take care of the rest.
Here.
[breathes heavily]
My cucumber will stay rock solid.
Time to go! Min-ho, let's go.
Let's go. Here.
-Watch out for cars. -Yes.
Study hard. Here.
-[chuckles] See you later. -Bye, Mom.
Bye.
Mom, someone scribbled on our house.
Scribbled?
What? Scribbled?
EPILOGUE
[phone ringing]
[in English] It needs a little more investigating.
I'll definitely find it.
MARRIED COUPLE CHOI WON-BONG, OH GEUM-HUI
PARK OK-JA, KO HUI-SEON
SUIN GENERAL STORE
CHARMING HAIR SALON LEE JU-RI
PARK IN-TAE, PARK MI-HWA
LEE BOK-SUN
MOTHER AND DAUGHTER
HAN JEONG-SUK, KWON SEONG-SU
GEUMJE
A VIRTUOUS BUSINESS
[landlord, in Korean] This happened because you're selling disgraceful things.
-I'm going to continue. -What?
[Bok-sun] I'm not looking after Min-ho if you keep doing this.
Looking at the scribble,
it's likely done by someone who has a grudge against you.
[In-tae] Min-ho isn't here?
Why would he be here?
Min-ho!
A missing child report?
Min-ho!
[sobbing] You don't know anything.
You never know what's going on
right in front of your eyes.
Have you seen a boy this tall, around eight years old?
[Jeong-suk] Where could Min-ho be?
Subtitle translation by: Erica Chung