Melo Movie (멜로무비)

Do movies reflect life?

Or does life resemble movies?

I was born in the year

when the movie starring the most famous kid in the world hit theaters.

That was probably when it all started.

Movies have accompanied my life ever since.

One wonderful thing about movies is that anything is possible in them.

They made me feel like I could do those things in real life.

But by the time I realized some things were only possible in movies…

Well, it didn't matter.

They had already brought so much joy to my ordinary life…

though they may also have made me miss out on some things.

I admit I was a bit regretful when I had to drop out of college.

STUDENT WITHDRAWAL FORM

Because I've always wanted to make the most of college.

But it was all right.

All those things were in movies as well,

and movies have always been part of my life.

That just might be how my life came to resemble movies.

I'm here to meet…

the director.

Hello there. Who wants some chocolate?

Me!

But it was no Western action movie or a movie set on a college campus.

I knew you were the shoe thief.

Hey, let go.

Sir, please give me a role.

What are you on about?

I could even be an extra.

I'm really talented at standing still.

-I don't need any lines. -Seong-tae!

It wasn't a comedy either…

but a melo movie.

And if this movie had an ending,

it would surely be…

What is it this time?

Oh my God. What's all this?

You're always like this.

You hold it in until you explode and can't control yourself.

Is something stressing you out?

If you keep acting like this--

Mom. Why did you date Dad?

Where is this coming from?

I just want to know why you went out with a guy obsessed with movies

only to spend the rest of your life in boredom.

You think he was the one who did all the pursuing.

Actually, I pursued him more later on.

What? Why on earth would you do that? What did you see in him?

Well…

It's a secret.

I want to keep some sides of him to myself.

Whatever. I don't even wanna know.

I'm hungry. Let's have breakfast.

So you like the guy next door?

What? Who? No, I don't.

That's your thing. You pretend to hate what you like.

I do? Hey, that's not true--

I know you. You take after me.

It's not like that.

Don't leave a decent kid hanging. If you like him, just go out with him.

He might get tired of waiting and leave you.

What, do you think I'm a kid or something?

What is it?

Huh? What do you mean?

Oh, don't mind me. Keep working.

Hey, get out of here.

You were the one who got it wrong. Don't take it out on me.

Please get lost. I'm begging you.

You have five minutes.

If you have something to say, spit it out, then beat it.

Hey, Mubee and I--

Hey, how old do you think we are?

-In the international age? -What…

Are we teens? Are we in our twenties?

When are we ever gonna stop talking about girls?

Yeah, you've got a point.

But what's this?

TWO SEASONS

Hey!

I just wanted to check it out.

Hey, Hongsi.

You're too old to be embarrassed by these things.

Just say it loud and proud, "I got curious and watched the movie my ex wrote."

No, I was checking to see if she wrote about me.

So? Did she?

Well… I guess she also had stories to tell that weren't mine.

What?

Man, are you that stupid?

What?

Don't you think she might've tweaked it a bit?

What an idiot.

Everything she wrote is about you and her.

You didn't know that? Unbelievable.

I'm ashamed I almost shared my concerns with you.

I'm gonna go.

How could you not know any better than me? You're hopeless, man.

Hey, explain yourself before you go.

Forget it.

I can't hang out with an idiot like you. I'm off.

You better work hard and earn yourself that job on Kim Mubee's movie.

Idiot.

Finish what you were saying!

Hey! Don't come back!

You always show up whenever you want. Don't you ever come back!

He can't be right.

STUDIO BE

Compared to the budget I had in mind…

this is only half.

I know.

But I believe we can overcome this poverty… I mean, adversity.

How, you ask?

-By cheering each other up! -Let's go!

We've got this.

The music is the biggest problem.

Music royalties are expensive,

so we're going to need as many original songs as we can get.

You're right.

Music is the heart of our movie, so let's pour a good chunk of our budget--

I wouldn't use the word "pour" with this budget.

Where are we gonna find

a talented, affordable, fresh producer with immense potential?

For now…

-Look. -Oh my.

The two of them are besties now.

Han-sol, let's set the record straight.

I'm swamped,

but she keeps showing up uninvited.

God, you startled me. What are you doing here?

You're awfully late to work. Why didn't you answer your phone?

Hey, is everything okay?

I was at a funeral.

Oh, someone passed away?

This kid who did sync sound.

He died yesterday.

I heard he collapsed on his way home from a shoot.

That punk said he'd show me a script he wrote.

Damn it.

My goodness, why is everything so futile?

Were you two close?

We're all pretty much family.

What was the cause of death? Was it from overworking?

I thought things had improved a lot on movie sets. Is that not true?

Come to think of it…

You know Director Kim, right?

I'm talking about Kim Mubee.

Her father was in the industry too. He passed away from overwork.

The industry had a lot of issues then. His death gained a lot of media coverage.

His name still comes up every time something like this happens.

So she must be exhausted.

God, I have a feeling this time won't be any different.

Get some rest. You look like you're having a hard time.

Do you like pizza?

Why do you ask?

Just tell me. Do you?

Yes, I do. Why?

Pepperoni or Hawaiian?

Hawaiian.

That's a bit disappointing.

Cooked pineapple should not exist in this world.

I don't have time to listen to your nonsense.

So, you know the pizza joint at the three-way street, right?

I'll be there.

And?

You can avoid me if you want.

But if we do bump into each other, let's grab a slice.

What was that?

This is getting really awkward as I think I know who you're dealing with.

Sorry?

No, never mind. You'll find out sooner or later.

So why are you here today? Don't you have anything else to do?

Here's the thing.

When someone asks you to give them some time,

how much time does that mean exactly?

A week? A month?

If this is about your personal life again, I want no part of it.

Anyway, can I meet with that songwriter?

I want to hear some of his music.

He should have a few songs ready.

Don't worry. I'll set up a meeting right away.

Are you sure about that?

If he asked you for some time, I'm guessing you two had a big fight.

God, you're so annoying.

Let's grab something to eat. I have more to say.

Are you busy?

No.

Excuse me.

May I have another Coke?

I'm sorry, but are you going to order any food?

Okay.

I'll get some pizza to go.

It looks like I got stood up after all.

Was someone going to join you?

No, she didn't say she was coming.

Which pizza would you like?

One slice of pepperoni and…

And a slice of Hawaiian with a lemon and lime soda, please.

We'll eat here.

Sure.

What a coincidence.

Tell me about it.