Walk Up (Wokeu Eob / Tab / 탑)

Jeonwonsa Film Co.

WALK UP

Kwon Haehyo Lee Hyeyoung Song Sunmi Cho Yunhee

Park Miso Shin Seokho

Production Manager Still Photography Kim Minhee Sound Recordist Kim Hyejeong

Hello!

It's been so long.

Yes, it has.

For sure.

How many years has it been?

Good to see you.

- You've been well? - Sure.

- Your daughter? - Yes.

Nice to meet you.

Hello.

- Shall we go in? - Yes, let's.

Hello.

She used to study art, but not now, I guess.

Art? You studied art?

Yes, I did.

Why interior design, then?

I'm not sure, but...

it seems like work where you meet lots of people.

I thought it'd be good for me.

You do meet lots of people. But that's what you like about it?

Yes, I'm a bit reserved.

So I thought that such work might help me.

She's reserved, but she'll do well.

She's reliable.

You don't know that.

Really?

Is that so?

I don't really know. It's our first meeting in ages.

Is it?

It's been 5 years.

- That long? - Yes.

Really long, right?

So you're very reserved?

A bit. Besides, I need to earn money,

and art has nothing to do with money.

Just one daughter? No other children?

Just one.

She wants to learn interior design,

so I thought she should talk to you.

But please, we don't want to impose in any way.

Of course.

Really, I'm just happy to see you again.

Sure.

I heard you won an award with your film.

Yes.

A really big award. I saw it on TV.

Congratulations, that's really great.

Thank you.

Really, you're so impressive.

Oh my, thank you.

Jules!

Yes?

Fetch us a bottle of wine.

What kind would you like?

Nothing too expensive, just something we can enjoy.

All right.

His name is Jules?

He likes a writer named Jules, so he asked me to call him that.

- That's cute. It's a pretty name. - Yes, it is.

Sounds a bit feminine.

- But it's nice. - Yes.

Let's have a celebratory drink for your award.

I have to drive later...

- Just a bit, then. - You're going to drink?

Just one drink. To celebrate.

Just have one, since you have to drive.

Sure.

This is my work space.

- You have a work space? - Yes.

But I use it mostly to rest.

- Really? - Yes.

I never work in an office. It's all done on site.

A work space in name only.

Still, I'm curious to see it.

We'll look upstairs and come back.

- You bought this building? - Yes.

It's a cute building.

Small and tidy. I've always liked places like this.

- Sunhee's not in. - Really?

She owns this restaurant, and does the cooking herself.

There are customers, but I don't see her.

This is the same restaurant as the 1st floor?

Yes.

But the 2nd floor is for cooking classes,

and occasional customers, like a one table restaurant.

Though there's more than one table.

It's nice. Quite special.

Shall we eat here next time?

Sure.

You promise?

Yes.

Since there are customers, let's go upstairs.

- There's no one here? - They've gone to work.

Can we just walk in?

We live freely here. They don't lock their doors.

- They don't? - No.

Not even at night.

I even take their deliveries. I just walk in as I please.

That's unusual.

Let's go in.

Wow, this window is so nice. It reminds me of being abroad.

The couple who live here are so nice.

They lived abroad a long time.

- It's small, but comfortable. - It's nice.

It's like being abroad.

I thought of using it, then rented it out.

- Really? - Yeah.

You like it?

This is hardly an attic.

It's really nice.

- You like it? - Yes.

It's even nicer outside.

- Really? - Yeah.

Want to see?

Wow.

This is so nice! It's really great.

A rooftop space.

Since it's spacious out here, that room feels less cramped.

Must be. But I like inside, too.

I like spaces like that.

- Really? - Yes.

Then live here. This person's moving out.

Really?

Yes.

If you need a work space, this will suit you.

No, not a work space. I prefer living in small homes.

- Really? - Yes.

The person living here kept missing his rent.

Now he says he'll move out. Next month.

- He didn't pay? - No.

He's so nice, but he has no money.

He's a painter, but it doesn't earn money.

- He started painting too late. - Did he?

He says he'll move to Jeju Island.

If you really move in here, I'll cut the rent by half.

No, why should I pay half?

I'm serious. Live here for half rent.

Honestly, if you move in I may not even charge rent.

- Why would you do that? - I'm serious.

Oh my, thank you.

You're not scared?

That railing's a bit low. Looks dangerous.

Excuse me, could I have a cigarette?

Sure.

Here.

Thanks, I forgot mine. Need to buy some.

That car is so cute.

That man inside loves it more than anything.

I see.

Don't think I've ever seen such a car.

It seems really old, but it's so clean.

He bought it when I was about 5 years old.

I remember riding it for the first time.

- Really? - Yes.

You remember riding it when you were 5?

Yes, I do.

- That's amazing. - Yeah.

Your name is Jules?

Yes.

That's a great name.

Thank you.

Thank you, too.

Then you'll work with Ms. Kim?

No, I just came to ask her some things.

But it's possible, I guess.

- It's up to her. - Right.

She's nice, but she's choosy about people.

Really?

In what way?

Well, you have to be successful to get her attention.

She likes successful people.

I see.

Or people who don't contradict her?

She only keeps company with people like that.

Who don't contradict her?

It's those two types, precisely.

People who don't contradict, and successful people.

- You don't like her, do you? - No, she's fine.

I'm just telling you she's choosy.

Since you're meeting her the first time.

So she likes people who don't contradict.

She pretends to be tough, but she's quite sensitive.

Really?

So she doesn't like headstrong people.

Submissive people. That's who she likes.

Really?

She's always calling people nice,

but she actually just wants people to be nice in return.

I get it.

She always says not to be intimidated. I never am!

That too, she wants people to feel intimidated.

She likes that.

When she called out "Jules!", it was strange, you're right.

I'm telling you, it's about intimidation.

I get what you mean.