Two Mothers (Cuckoo Nest / Bbeoggoogi Doongji / 뻐꾸기 둥지)

Two Mothers

You'll be paying Yeonhui a visit today?

Yes. I'm dropping off some oriental medicine.

Please come back with a smile this time,

not with an angry face like last time.

It's not like I did it on purpose.

It's because Mrs. Jeong makes me upset.

Mom.

And yet, you still got oriental medicine for her?

I wouldn't even want to see her.

This is what mothers do for their daughters.

You'll know when you're married.

The weather's getting so hot,

but Yeonhui has to carry that huge belt around.

And from the way Mrs. Jeong carries herself...

Honey.

Be quiet. Someone might hear you.

In any case, just accept it.

Junhui, don't tell anyone about it.

Got it?

Baek Yeonhui is so stubborn.

She could've just gotten a divorce...

Be quiet.

Uncle, I'm going to school.

Okay, my lovely princess. Have a great day.

Okay.

How sweet.

Aren't you going to class?

I'm going.

But have you talked to Hwayeong lately?

Not at all.

When I called her a few days ago,

she got angry at me for calling.

Oh, my life is pathetic.

Stop saying stuff like that.

After I watched my son leave this world,

my daughter has stopped

calling me since she thinks I'm a joke.

And my only brother went to law school

but he's totally useless.

My whole life, he's been sucking

the life out of me like a tick.

Here we go again.

Just hang on.

I'll get a job, make money

and have a great life, too.

Please do that, please.

It's your sister's wish.

It's getting close to Hwayeong's due date.

Mom.

Welcome.

Have you been well?

- Please take a seat. - Yes.

Bring us some tea.

What would you like to drink?

Coffee, please.

Please get us some coffee.

Yes.

I think my daughter-in-law

will be having a healthy baby boy.

Her stomach is so big now.

You only have to hold on for a bit longer

so just hang in there.

But what is this?

Did you get us oriental medicine again?

Yes, this is for you.

This is for Byeongguk.

And this is for Yeonhui.

Thank you. We'll make sure that we take it.

Because of your dedication,

I'm sure Yeonhui's birth will go smoothly.

Hey, if you're tired, you should go lie down.

During the last month, there's all this back pain

and it gets pretty demanding.

Here, lie down over there.

- Have some. - I will.

Hey...

You're pregnant, you can't drink coffee.

Don't drink it. Have some milk instead.

Excuse me.

Bring us some warm milk.

What's wrong with her?

Is she a mental patient?

Is this an act or a show?

I know that you like coffee

but abstain for your baby's sake.

There's not much time left.

Just wait until you give birth.

Her hands and face are so swollen

watching her takes me back.

I'd forgotten all about that.

It's not easy to become a mother, it seems.

We're the only ones here.

Why are you doing this?

Just let her be comfortable.

What do you mean?

You do this every time I come over

and it makes me feel uncomfortable.

Can't you ease up a bit?

For Yeonhui as well.

Don't say that.

Ease up?

Pregnancy itself is uncomfortable

and as parents, this is our job.

Mrs. Jeong.

Mom.

I'll have to get going now.

You should stay and eat first.

But since Yeonhui is reaching the final weeks

you should let her rest.

Mom.

Hey, slow down.

What happened to you?

I can't stand Yeonhui's mother-in-law.

Come on.

I'll let you speak privately.

Thank you.

Yeonhui's mother-in-law was at it again.

That's why I told you to let her be.

Yeonhui's just keeps to herself quietly

as if she were a criminal.

And she has to wear that huge maternity band.

I told you to watch your mouth.

Just think of it as karma.

Karma? What karma?

What did Yeonhui do to deserve this?

I can't believe what's going on.

I wish I hadn't let her get married

so that she could've live with us.

This is all your fault. You know that?

Be quiet!

Don't complain to me at my workplace.

Go back home.

I hope you're not busy right now.

No matter how busy I am

I'll always make time for you.

But what's up?

How's Yeonhui doing these days?

Yeonhui, again?

She's just pregnant is all.

Her stomach's gotten huge

and she's worrying about prenatal care.

But it's strange.

I guess you two don't talk these days.

Yeah, it's been a while since we last spoke.

That's why I was curious.

Mom stops by from time to time.

But I think her mother-in-law

is giving her stress.

That's why I'll never get married.

But if I do, I won't live like that.

I have to get to a meeting.

Yes, I'm on my way.

I want to hold my own baby in my arms.

After I was treated for cancer,

this might be my only chance.

So you've decided to go through with this?

What are you doing?

Hey.

That's your meal?

I didn't really feel like eating.

Even if you don't feel like eating,

you should do so for your baby's sake.

Have a seat.

Baby, have you been good?

It's your grandma.

My dear baby.

Take this in the morning and the evening.

Don't skip it just because it's a hassle.

It's supposed to help you give birth.

Understood.

Did you listen to the music

and read the book I got for you?

Yes.

That's good.

Baby, do you like music?

Your grandma prepared it for you.

What's wrong?

Do you think it's time?

Yes, a little.

Oh, no.

Let's go to the hospital.

I'm still fine.

What do you mean?

Get ready right now.

Wait, should I call an ambulance?

Mrs. Jeong isn't even home.

Just take it off.

No, I'm okay.

There's no one in the house.

I'm just afraid you'll get a heat rash.

Yes, mother?

I'm at the hospital right now.

How's your stomach? Hurts, doesn't it?

Pack your bags right now

and get ready to come to the hospital.

Tell Byeongguk and come with him.

Yes, mother.

Lay down here.

Are you okay?