Dear My Friends (디어 마이 프렌즈)

Ma'am, this is self service!

What an old mule.

Consider this old mule deaf.

It's perfect to die here.

- Next customers, please come in. - Okay.

Welcome.

- One large jjamppong, please. - Welcome.

Okay, one large jjamppong!

- May we have some water? - One moment, please.

- Here you go. - Please wait a minute.

Why not?

Why would I go to your alumni reunion when I don't go to mine?

It won't hurt you to join me at my reunion.

We have to pick up Hee Ja and Jeong A.

Do you expect us to walk to such a far place?

Here are two dishes of sweet and sour pork.

Two sweet and sour pork!

Then why did you get a DUI and get your license revoked?

What if I had also driven drunk during the day?

My daughter is perfect.

You don't get to say anything since you're young.

Stop being so stubborn.

You should write. Isn't it good to see your grandmother?

Don't use her as an excuse.

You shouldn't give me a hard time about my writing.

- Even if you're frustrated... - You're the one who's frustrated,

so you should feel free to write.

Weren't your grandmother's stories helpful when you debuted?

Write short stories about my friends this time.

Every family has a story of its own.

It'd make a huge drama.

You can't translate all your life.

Where's the jjajangmyeon?

It's not ready yet.

Why did you hurt your arm? Shall I break it?

I'm helping out here instead of working because of you.

Three bowls of jjajangmyeon, please.

I'll take it.

Okay, here goes one large jjajangmyeon.

Please come.

I feel too uncomfortable.

You know Hee Ja's husband passed away, right?

That happened more than a year ago. It didn't happen yesterday.

Of course, I know that.

Hee Ja's husband died in his closet.

Honey, wake up.

Wake up already.

Wake up.

The sun's up.

I never asked and I don't care to know.

I'll never go to your alumni reunion.

I don't want to see Joon Hee...

who curses whenever he drinks.

Who's the lady who doesn't have much hair with small eyes and...

- only curses her children? - You mean Mi Ri?

Yes, Mi Ri. I detest her.

That's good since they've both passed away.

Joon Hee fell down the stairs of his apartment and died last winter.

Mi Ri died of a heart attack this winter.

That's what happens to old mules.

There are funerals every time we have a reunion.

Are you threatening me?

Plus, who buys books about old mules?

People don't even care about their own parents these days.

- Like you? - Yes.

Must you say it like that?

Stop it.

Don't you know how good they were to you when you were young?

When I was too busy working,

they took you out shopping, fed you and gave you allowance.

You shouldn't be hard on them just because you've grown up.

When was I hard on them?

Hello, Wan.

Goodness, Aunt.

You're so annoying.

Shall I be honest?

Should I surprise you by being brutally honest?

I missed you. When did you get back from the Philippines?

A month ago. You're always so pretty.

Hee Ja's husband passed away in his closet, and no one knows why.

When she got back home from his funeral,

Hee Ja heard something that she shouldn't have.

How could you say that?

When did I say I wished Mother would die first?

You said it just a moment ago.

You said Mother should have passed away before Father!

You also said...

that Mother should have died before Father did!

You shouldn't say such a thing.

Mother can't do anything herself since she's spoiled.

Goodness! Come on!

Have you lost your mind?

I'll take care of Mum.

I won't let you take care of her!

- What did you say? - How dare you?

That night, the sons quarrelled about taking care of their mum.

However, Hee Ja could only remember this.

You said it just a moment ago.

You said Mother should have passed away before Father!

What does that mean?

Does that mean I should die or live?

A month later, she went to the Philippines...

where her youngest son lives.

She didn't want to stay home. As she could help with housekeeping...

at her youngest son's, she thought she could be of help.

I'll do it, Ma'am.

You don't have to help me, but thank you.

Where is my son?

He's tall and young.

He's out.

He didn't even say bye.

I'm sorry, Ma'am.

No, no, don't go out.

It's very hot outside. I'm sorry, Ma'am.

It's okay!

It's very hot. You'll die. It's so hot.

- It's very hot. - I won't die.

No, sorry, Ma'am.

Don't go.

I'm sorry, Ma'am. Please don't tell your son.

Why is she always so sorry?

I feel like I'm in prison.

However, Hee Ja thought her friendly gestures towards the maids...

only threatened their jobs.

She felt very guilty of making them feel bad.

If she couldn't be helpful to her son's family or the maids,

she thought she wasn't needed there. Therefore, she made a decision.

My son and daughter-in-law, I'm going back to Seoul.

Don't worry about me. I can live alone.

Be happy. I'll be happy, too.

I can do it myself.

I can do it myself, Sir.

Ma'am, we're leaving now. Please have a seat.

My legs are strong enough to stay standing. I want to stand.

I can stay standing.

Have a seat.

Ma'am! You can't ride the bus standing on the freeway. Sit down!

Ma'am, please answer your phone.

Hello, Min Ho.

Mum, how could you leave without saying a thing?

Everyone is panicking right now!

Where are you? I'm going to the airport.

Mum!

Where are you?

I'm on the bus home.

Which home? My home?

Your home?

You're not trying to make it harder for me, are you?

We didn't clean up the place after Dad died. Why are you going there?

Are you going to play ghosts?

Just tell me where you are. I'll come and get you.

What will you do there all by yourself?

You can't do anything!

What do you mean I can't do anything?

What's wrong with my going to my own house?

I can do it by myself!

I can live alone, too.

That's 35 dollars.

And it's 14 dollars for you.

Eat slowly.

Hey, close the store.

I put up the sign already.

Already?

Business is good. We're out of ingredients.

I used to go get groceries when we ran out,

but I decided to take it easy now.

You should chew well.

I thought I was going to die from starvation.

Glasses, glasses.

- I see. - He comes every day.

I think he plays the guitar.

He looks like a widower, right?

Do you like him?

Well, he's good looking.

What about money?

Just look at him. He looks poor.

He's my eye candy.

What are you doing?

Gosh, what is this?

- Hee Ja, are you back? - Yes.

Goodness.

Drink it slowly.

Hey.

How long do you have to scrub yourself?

Come here. Jeong A just came.

It's so cool.

Don't do it. It's a waste of money.

What will you do if I do it?

I bought this with my money.

If you're old, you should have a tea party instead.

But you're drinking in broad daylight.

Do you want to party for real? Should I bring it?

- Let's party! - Don't! Don't!

- Why are you acting like a thug? - Do it over there.

All right. Where is Mum?

Don't. If you do it, I'll kill you.

Why do you always want to kill me?

Hey! Hey!

- Hey! - That hurts! That stings!

Mum, do you still think that you're stronger than I am?