In Between Seasons (환절기)

Mom, this is Yong Joon.

Hi, did you eat?

More or less.

I dozed off...

Is Soo Hyun asleep?

Yes.

Are you hungry? You want something?

Just a glass of water.

You can pour from that pitcher there.

Your house is nice.

It's not even ours. Empty, huh?

Watch some TV if you can't sleep.

Haven't seen that singer for ages.

She's grown old now.

You should learn to drive.

Do I have to chauffeur you every time you shop?

I'm so busy with my handicraft shop.

What's the big deal?

You said you were going, so I came along!

I hardly ever go to discount marts, why should I drive?

With your husband away, you should drive.

Once Soo Hyun goes to university, I'll ask him.

But he wants to go to Seoul!

At least get your license.

All right, later.

How's your husband?

He's practically a Filipino now.

I don't know, he never calls. I wouldn't know if he died.

He's fine, I'm sure.

Huh? What's with my big sister?

Have you given up?

Did I get cooking oil?

Didn't you decide not to buy it?

No, I forgot.

Huh?

Isn't it heavy? Thanks, put it down there.

Yes.

Soo Hyun never helped me like this, but someone else's son does.

Our keycode is 8254. If no one's home, just come in.

Okay.

How can you tell him your keycode?

Why not? He's my son's friend.

Even still.

It's the first time Soo Hyun's ever brought anyone home.

That's right...

But he looks polite.

I thought he'd be gloomy, after his mother's suicide.

Such a shame, leaving behind a son like that.

Depression is a scary thing.

One of our workshop members had depression.

It was really serious, like being physically sick.

Hey, isn't that cooking oil?

Good thing I didn't buy it. When did I get this?

Hey, were you waiting long?

A little.

Why get undressed and then dress again?

I didn't put them on in order. There's a correct order.

See my mother's fashion sense?

What? I like them.

Put them on!

See if they fit.

Don't be silly.

Just put them on, will you?

Did you really cook this?

What, you think I bought it?

Yeah.

Hey, I can cook well if I want to.

Is it good?

Well, it's passable.

It's really delicious.

You should live here, with Mom doing all this.

How did you hurt your wrist? Is it serious?

You need a new bandage.

He got in a fight to protect me.

Really? Is that true?

So Yong Joon's a good fighter?

It wasn't like that...

Mom, you believe that?

Isn't my mom clueless?

After you eat, I'll re-do the dressing.

Mom, is there more? Get me some.

You're acting differently too! And much more talkative.

You need to live here, Yong Joon.

You want more too?

Yes.

Is the underwear the right size?

I got one size bigger than Soo Hyun's, is it too big?

If it is, we'll wear them together.

Don't be silly. I'll buy new ones.

This is way too much.

If I eat all this I'll get fat.

You bought the bus ticket?

Yes.

Will it take an hour to get to Cheongju?

It's Chungju, not Cheongju. About two hours.

That's far, going back and forth.

Just stay here.

I'll be graduating soon. And my brother's alone there.

I'll go, then.

Want your aunt to drive you to the terminal?

No, we'll take a taxi.

Sure, take a taxi then. It's like you two are moving out.

I'll be off, then. No need to come out.

Visit often, okay?

Okay. Goodbye...

Sis, why can't I reach him? Because it's an overseas call?

It's okay, I left a message so he'll call.

What do the police say?

They'll wrap up for now, since neither are in a state to talk.

And there's this.

It was picked up at the crash site. If not Soo Hyun's, it must be his.

Where should I put it?

Over there.

Have house prices gone up in our area?

Are you kidding?

These days they're falling.

Really? I heard they rose.

Just briefly, last year. This year they've plunged.

Your place is better than most. Other areas dropped more.

Why? Does your landlord want to sell?

No.

Now Soo Hyun's in Seoul. I'm alone in that big place...

Well, it's good your son's in a good school.

Want me to find you a place nearby?

Yeah, it's not urgent.

- Let me know later. - Okay, sure.

Hi, Yong Joon.

You should've started eating. It'll get cold.

My mom used to cook me cream sauce pasta.

Really? Must be hard to make.

I guess she was a good cook.

It was the only thing she cooked well.

I'll learn how to make it, and cook it when you're on leave.

Thanks.

How long were you in Seoul?

I just saw Soo Hyun briefly and came back.

How is he?

Super busy, right? He doesn't even call.

He's busy with final exams, so I only stayed for a day.

You going alone tomorrow? Want to go together?

It's okay, my brother will take me.

I heard friends can do their military service together.

I wish you and Soo Hyun could enlist together later.

Thank you.

You don't need to thank me.

Write me letters, I'll answer you.

Okay.

You'll be late, go on.

Bye, then.

Good luck!

Let me hug you once before you go.

Forget it.

Come here, you.

Bye.

See you, I'll call.

I'm going!

Are you crying?

Silly, aren't I?

I used to make fun of mothers who cry when their sons enlist.

And now I'm one of them.

He's not going to die, why am I crying?

I was fine before.

But now that I've left him behind...

Look over here.

Stop it, I'm embarrassed!

You're good-looking, you know?

It's great.

And you call me a pervert!

Why are you shooting there?

Will the food spill back there?

Should we bring it up front?

That's okay.

Did I prepare too much? He won't be able to eat it all.

If there's extra, I'll eat it.

He kept telling me not to bother coming.

Maybe I should've not come.

Soo Hyun said that?

That's bad.

But that's just talk. He'll be so happy to see you.

Soldiers want to see girlfriends

Who would want an old woman like me?

I was really jealous of guys whose moms visited.

Last time, he had lost weight.

I wonder if he gained it back.

The unit where he serves must be tough.

Don't worry, things will be easier for him.

Let's turn on some music. What's popular these days?

I don't really listen to popular music.

How about the radio? Where should I push?

Is it this button?

Oh, do you want to hear Soo Hyun singing?

What?

Just a minute.

This is my son's voice?

Yes.

That's him on the guitar?

Wow, I can't believe it.

He's a good singer.

Mom!

Soo Hyun!