Nobody's Daughter Haewon (누구의 딸도 아닌 해원)

Produced by JEONWONSA Film Co.

NOBODY'S DAUGHTER HAEWON

Jung Eunchae

Lee Sunkyun

Kim Jaok Kee Joobong

Kim Euisung Ryu Deokhwan

Yu Junsang Ye Jiwon

Guest star/ Jane Birkin

Cinematography Kim Hyungkoo, Park Hongyeol

Lighting/ Yi Yuiheang

Recording/ Ko Ayoung

Still Photography/ Kim Jinyoung

Editor Hahm Sungwon, Son Yeonji

Music/ Jeong Yongjin

Sound/ Kim Yongjoo

Assistant Director Lee Jeahan, Kim Jieun

Producer/ Kim Kyounghee

Written & Directed by Hong Sangsoo

March 21st, 2012.

I met Mom in 5 years yesterday morning at 11.

I went too early and fell asleep waiting at a restaurant.

Mom's moving to Canada with no plans to come back.

She'll stay with my brother.

Excuse me, I'm looking for West Village.

West... West Village?

I don't know. Maybe...

Sorry, I don't know.

Thank you. Thank you.

You're welcome.

I realized West Village was Seo-chon.

She was very famous.

Thank you very much. I'll treasure this.

- You... You speak excellent English. - Thank you.

I... I lived in England when I was very very little.

Ah, I see. I see.

Well. If ever, ah, if everyou come to Paris, I'll give you my phone number.

And maybe we can meet up and have lunch oryou can come around to my house.

Really? Thank you.

Ah, I, I really really adore your daughter

Ah, thank you. I know she's, she's great.

- Yeah, yeah. - Thank you.

I think she's such great actress. She's true artist.

- Yeah, she's great. - Yes, she is.

Do you know? You have a great physical resemblance to my daughter.

Yourface, and your eyes.

You sure? Really? Thank you!

Because, you know, if I can become like her I can even sell my soul.

- Soul! - Sell your soul?

Yeah, Yeah. I can do anything to become like her.

But you're such a beautiful girl.

Ah! You are beautiful, too!

Really! You are so beautiful.

Oh, merci.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Mom?

Here's a gift. Something small.

You didn't have to.

It's good Chinese tea.

Thanks.

Living okay with your dad?

Yes.

Mom, Know what I wish forthese days?

Moving out of the house fast.

What? Do you have money?

Students don't have any money.

Then are you studying well?

Mom, you don't learn to act in school.

It's all the same. Just living.

I see.

I'll pitch in though I can't give much.

You don't have any money.

Still, I can give you a bit.

It's okay.

Mom, I can always make money.

I can make it all in a few days.

What an amazing daughter.

No, you are, Mom.

I hope Canada will be good foryou.

I've been there once before.

I'm going to live it up.

Walk around barefooted and dance in the streets.

Do whatever I want there.

I'm serious. I'll do whatever I want!

I hope you do everything you ever wanted.

You, too.

Living is dying.

Day by day you get closerto death.

So, seize the day and do whateveryou want.

Don't live like me.

I am living like that.

North Village was too crowded so we walked to West Village.

I never walked this long with Mom before.

I went to school around here.

Really?

It's straight down there.

You want to go?

Should we?

Nothing's changed here.

- It's been so long. - Yes.

I was shocked by how young mom's backside looked.

We can't go in?

You want to?

It was off limits in the past, too.

When you were in school?

Yes, I came here often.

It's so pretty.

How'd they make it so pretty back then?

Right, it's classy.

- Old goods are classier. - Yes.

I think I was born in the wrong age.

Who says that?

You're really pretty. You'll live well.

No, you're pretty, Mom.

Of course. You're pretty because of me.

- Funny, Mom. - What's so funny?

It's scary, huh?

It's too big. They made it too big.

Yes. It's been there since I was a child.

I guess.

Try out for Miss Korea.

Miss Korea?

If you can't act, being Miss Korea would be nice.

Think I can win a beauty pageant?

Of course! Think about it.

It'll help with acting and you'll go abroad.

Travel and see things.

I'm short, but you're a good height.

Not too big. Just perfect.

Okay, I'll think about it.

They walk like this. Watch.

That's it! So pretty! Do it again.

JONGRO LIBRARY

- There's a library here? - Yes.

Haewon, you'll know when you get older.

There's nothing more fun than studying.

I know. I like libraries, too.

Isn't that guy good looking?

He's pretty cute.

I walked past that motel with my mom.

It's an important motel to me.

But it has a weird name.

MOTEL FAMOUS

I suddenly missed him so much.

Books!

This is worth buying.

I know that book, too.

I read it a while ago. It's good.

But I think I lost it.

Really? Want me to buy it?

I think it might be at home.

Still, I'll buy it.

But I might end up with two.

You can pay as much as you'd like forthose books.

Really?

I can pay 10 cents, then?

Sure.

Sorry for smoking.

It's okay. We're outside.

You like cigarettes?

Yes, I think it's an addiction.

That's right. It's an addiction.

Really, you can pay as much as you'd like.

Then, it'll show who I am.

Ah, yes. I guess.

Why do you laugh?

I'm sorry.

Your beard suits you well.

- Mom, let's go. - Okay.

- Bye. - Bye.

It's spring.

It is.

Want to go inside?

No, it's okay.

Okay, then.

Let's get some coffee.

I'm tired from walking so much.

Okay.

I came by here before.

Really?

It was fun. Brought back memories.

But it's different today. I'm not happy.

Why?

Maybe I won't come back here?

Maybe.

- When's yourflight tomorrow? - In the afternoon.

Take good care.

I will. You, too.

When I settle down, I'll call you over.

I can always just go myself.

Mom.

I'm too strong.

Way too strong for a girl.

You are strong. I know that well.

No matter where you are you'll always be my mom.

I promise to take care of you later.

When did you grow up?

What a good person you've become.

So strong and brave.

I'll think of you every day from now.