Once Upon a Small Town (Accidental Country Diary / Eojjeoda Jeonwonilgi / 어쩌다 전원일기)

ONCE UPON A SMALL TOWN

Let's see.

How is Mr. Walnut?

It's a typical case of Brachycephalic Syndrome.

Short-snouted dogs like him

tend to have upper respiratory conditions.

This isn't his first time and he's an old dog.

So I think we need to have a closer look at his throat.

Doctor, your phone.

It's okay. It's a spam call.

The exam is quite simple,

but it requires full anesthesia,

so it could be hard on an old dog like him.

-I see. -Good job. See you next week.

-Let's go. -Thank you.

ASSISTANT LEE

Hi, Ms. Lee. What's up?

-Give me your car key. -Why?

-I'm taking your car, okay? -Why?

Hey, why?

GRANDPA

The person you're calling is unavailable. Please leave a…

GRANDPA

The phone is turned off…

The person you're calling…

The phone is turned off, and you…

The person you're calling is unavailable. Please leave a…

HUIDONG

Grandpa!

Grandpa!

Grandpa!

Damn it. What do I do?

Hello?

Were there any accidents reported in Huidong today?

Okay, thank you.

Damn it.

What do you think you're doing?

I'm just…

It's not what you think.

I just need to check something in there.

I'll explain afterward, so please just--

Someone suspicious is trying to escape. Requesting backup.

No!

I just want to check if someone is in the house!

Some petty thief has been roaming around these past few weeks,

stealing pocket money from the elderly.

No matter how much you deny it, I need to check who you are.

-So show me your ID. -All right!

Here.

So why were you trying to climb the wall of an empty house on this rainy…

DRIVER'S LICENSE HAN JI-YUL

Empty house?

This house is empty?

What do you mean, this house is empty?

I'm their grandson, so tell me what you know.

Come on, where did they go?

Well, they…

-They… -Hey! Get your hands off her!

Are you okay?

What?

-What the heck? -He's awake!

Are you all right?

Can you tell us your name?

Han Ji-yul.

This was the closest building,

so we brought you here to treat you right away.

It's still a hospital.

Do you have any other symptoms like nausea or dizziness?

No.

Grandpa.

What about my grandpa?

He and his wife went on a cruise this morning.

They're both just fine.

I even called them a cab to the airport.

You can trust me.

What about that phone call?

I just did what I was told, Little Doctor.

They forced me to do it, really.

Wait, so you mean…

"Hurry," "You should come immediately," "There's not much time left."

All of that was about the flight?

I'm just a pawn.

A powerless pawn.

What is this?

The keys to the house and the hospital that the director told me to give you.

But why?

Hey, what happened?

You knocked out a civilian?

Oh, my.

I am so sorry about this. Are you hurt at all?

No.

I'm sorry. I thought he was trying to harm Officer Ahn.

I'm sorry.

He's Director Han's grandson.

He came after he got a call,

-but I think there was a misunderstanding. -Director Han's grandson?

Director Han of this place?

Here.

Grandpa.

Yeong-suk didn't use the words "critical condition."

Were you startled?

What in the world is going on?

Yeong-suk didn't do anything wrong.

I left a letter for you at the house, so read that.

And look after the hospital until we return.

There's only one veterinary hospital in the village.

There must be at least one vet. That's why I had you come.

-Honey, where are the passports? -What?

Passports?

Hang on a moment.

Anyway, I take it that you understand. Bye now.

No! Wait, Grandpa.

I also work at a hospital, Grandpa. Did you forget?

I just talked to Yun-hyeong.

He says the hospital will run just fine without you.

That's not true.

Where are the passports?

Check the front pocket of the bag.

I really have to go now.

And Han Ji-yul, don't try so hard to do a good job.

Just keep that in mind. I'm really hanging up now.

Grandpa…

Oh, my. The director is such a prankster.

I mean, isn't he too old to pull such a prank?

He can really freak someone out.

Anyways, regarding the excessive use of force earlier,

-as the chief of Sandeul Police Station… -Hey, guys.

You can save all that for later.

Take a look at this one's right leg first.

I've been waiting for a while now.

What?

Here.

HAN DEOK-JIN VETERINARY HOSPITAL

Excuse me.

Mr. Han Ji-yul.

Go ahead.

What is it?

I'm sorry.

I shouldn't have done that when we had just met.

Okay.

Wait.

Get in.

It's okay.

I have a lot to think about, so I'll just walk back.

Please get in. It's an emergency.

I'm telling you.

Five minutes after you left, he called and went,

"You're my grandson too, right?"

And he practically begged.

Hey, those two have worked so hard all these years,

and they're finally going on one trip.

Can't you just do it for them?

I told him to not worry. You agree with me, right?

But how will you manage?

I relied on you and goofed off a little.

But I can handle the workload if I put my mind to it.

I already gave my fellow vets a heads-up.

So don't worry about a thing over here,

and think of it as repaying them for what they did for you.

If you need clothes or anything, I'll send them over.

Just text me the address.

All right.

Thanks. I'll call you again later.

This can't be your first time in Huidong.

When did you last come to visit?

I'm just asking out of curiosity.

Careful!

Hey, are you okay?

Why were you standing in the middle of the road?

You were distracted!

I was not! You just popped out of nowhere!

I…

I'm sorry, okay?

Is this a new shirt? Oh, no.

Oh, my. Your butt. I'm so sorry about this.

And your hair. This is bad.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Are you mad?

Anyone can make a mistake.

Hey, I'm sorry.

I'll wash it for you.

See you later, okay? I have to go to Mr. Cho's place.

Okay? I'm sorry.

Bye!

Don't be distracted while you're driving, idiot!

Wait, who was that guy?

Hey,

is it okay to just leave like this?

It's fine.

One way or another, that boy will die at my hands.

I wasn't distracted.

Mr. Cho.

Hey there!

Turns out, I didn't have to call you.

-What? -I mean,

don't even get me started.

I thought this one was a goner and my heart sank.

But apparently, it was just faking it to survive.

Look.

Look at her go!