Closer to Heaven (내 사랑 내 곁에 / Nae sarang nae gyeolae)

Yes.

A natural death case.

Might have died in the toilet.

Dunno. I'm still drunk.

If I lose a client again,|it's your fault.

Lipstick? No, I didn't rub it off.

I gotta go.

Rest peacefully. MAY YOU REST IN PEACE

We have various grades of hemp shrouds.

If money is an issue, there's also Chinese made.

- I want the best. - Pardon?

I want her last dress to be the best you can offer.

I understand you, but don't you think

a regular dress will be enough for a cremation?

- Have you been drinking? - Eh?

Just give her your prettiest dress.

Sir...Here.

Could you put it on for me?

Sorry?

They won't do as I say.

My hands either.

You don't have to.

I'm only doing this because you're handsome.

Must get a lot of customers.

Sorry?

You're good at what you do.

LEE Ji-soo, from Geochun,|right?

How did you know?

The undertaker's only child.

I wonder if your father is well.

Do you know me?

Do you like your makeup?

You have such beautiful skin.

May you go to heaven.

Here.

I can't seem to move my arms. Could you...?

You're so cheeky. You shouldn't do that.

You'll be punished for using

your illness for personal gains.

You used to hate being the daughter of an undertaker.

- What changed? - I know. Amazing, isn't it?

I doubt you would have married, or made a boyfriend.

You're so prejudiced.

I did get married. It just didn't last long.

Single again?

- Did you leave him or did he? - I let him leave.

He said I scare him because I clean corpses.

But that's not enough to file a legal divorce.

- What about compensation? - I didn't get any.

Civil law article 839, clause 2, the division of property.

One has the right to claim the property of the other.

When a settlement has not been reached,

the court shall decide the property division procedure.

Shall I get it for you?

Just, that's what the law says.

But anyway, you'll go to heaven for that.

Not me.

It's the people I dress that go to heaven.

What happened to you?

Lou Gehrig's.

It's a lost cause.

Once you get it, you gradually lose control of your muscles.

In 3 to 4 years you die.

I have about 2 years.

Really?

You scared?

Everyone dies eventually. People just don't die in order.

- So don't be scared. - I'm not scared at all.

Because I refuse|to die this way.

You know...

Ji-soo,

the way we met today...

Don't you think we're meant to be?

It's not fate.

It's a coincidence.

Then what's your definition of fate?

Well...

someone you stay with till the end?

But I don't believe that kind of stuff.

Okay! I'll make you believe.

Let's go out.

What is this?

Put it away.

I clean corpses for a living. And it's meant for the dead.

Ji-soo.

Could you stay with me?

CLOSER TO HEAVEN

Why haven't you charged him yet? Are you dating this guy?

No, I'm not.

How dare you say that?

I despise men.

Yeah, right!

Why do you feel bad about collecting funeral fees?

We're hardly thieves.

If you don't collect it today I'll cut it from your salary.

As you please.

Hey! Ji-soo!

- New socks? - Yup! 100% cotton.

Amazing, isn't it?

Whenever it rains, dad still scratches this saying it itches.

They all do.

It's been so long.

Is everyone being driven out of this town?

Is that why you're studying law? 'Cause it's unfair?

When I first saw you,

I recognized you straight away, but you couldn't.

Life's been hard on me.

Have you thought about it?

About what?

Don't mention it again. We'll make an odd pair.

No, not that. About going to China.

- Do you think it'll really work? - I just don't wanna give up.

I can't just let life do this to me.

- It's a way to fight back. - That's so noble of you.

Alright, if you're better when you return, I'll go out with you.

Really?

Lou Gehrig's disease.

Dies from breathing difficulties after showing symptoms of pneumonia.

They really do die...?

How have you been? I missed you, just a bit.

Jong-woo!

Wow, you look great in that suit!

Could you wear this everyday from now on?

So you called me to a hospital for a date?

What have you got on your lips?

I'm almost recovered. Wanna see?

For real?

- I'm better right? - You look great!

I can go faster.

Whenever you're ready.

Put more strength into your left foot.

Good job. That's all for today.

Want some water?

Thought we might be having Italian.

So disappointing.

Jong-woo.

I have a serious question|I want to ask.

Don't you think my hands are scary and disgusting?

- Everyone says they're unlucky. - Those pretty hands?

They're the prettiest hands in the world.

I'm flattered.

Do you want to spend the night with me?

- I don't want to go home tonight. - You can't.

Why not? I'm not going to pounce on you.

You can have the bed.

I'll sleep on the floor.

- I thought you wanted to go out. - It's not that.

You gotta go home, your father will worry.

You're such a coward.

Alright, wait one sec.

What are you doing?

Dad? I'm spending the night at the hospital.

Love you. Bye.

Happy?

Ji-soo!

Why do you have|to be so adorable?

- Are you drunk? - I'm not. Not drunk at all.

Damn, this is so embarrassing.

I needed the drinks before I could ask you.

Won't you regret it?

I just wanted to chat, hold hands and sleep, that's all.

Okay. Let's go then.

I fooled you.

I was joking. Fooled you.

I'm so stupid sometimes.

- They have a room? - Yes.

I'm embarrassed. My crutches...

It's worse for me, but I went to ask anyway.

Get out of the car, right now!

This is so nice.

- You like it? - Yes.

Come over here. Feels like you're in the water.

It's my first time on a water bed.

Jong-woo, promise we're only gonna hold hands?

Don't worry, I can't get it up.

Really?

That's quite hurtful.

Jong-woo.

I was thinking...

We do kinda suit each other.

But I'm only going to stay as long as I want.

Only until then, I'll stay with you.

Also, to be honest...

I was married|not once but twice.

Wasn't your dad angry?|I miss you already.

- Did something good happen? - Dad, I think I found the one.

Should I get married again?

He told me that my hands were the prettiest he's seen.

Try to drink less.

BAEK Jong-woo, do you take

this infamous bride LEE Ji-soo

to be your wife in sickness and in health

to love and to cherish with your heart and soul?

I do.

LEE Ji-soo, do you take this handsome groom,

BAEK Jong-woo, to love him until death do us part?

Why aren't you answering?

Depends on|how good you are.

Then I'll be good.

- You promise? - Of course, answer quick.