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Synopsis: Filmmaker Jo Moon Kyeong is going to leave Seoul to live in Canada. Days before his departure, he meets his close friend and film critic Bang Joong Sik on a nearby mountain. They both drink makgeolli, a traditional Korean alcoholic beverage. After a few rounds, they find out that coincidentally they have both been recently at the same small seaside town of Tongyeong. They decide to reveal their accounts of the trip while drinking, under the condition that they only stick to pleasant memories. Not realizing that they were in the same place, at the same time, and with the same people, the two men's reminiscence of a hot summer unfolds like a journal of memories.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director(s): Sang-soo Hong
Production: Les Acacias
  5 wins.
 
IMDB:
6.9
Year:
2010
115 min
239 Views


You're clever.

But your cowardice

blinds your eyes.

I see new things now,

but I'm not sure what.

That's how it is.

Just feel things differently

and be grateful.

For practice, try writing

a pretty poem every day.

Then will I see things

as they truly are?

No, there's no such thing.

Think about it.

Yes, I see...

What do you see, Admiral?

What do you see

from these leaves?

I only see good

and beautiful things.

Only good things...

- Only the good in people, too.

- Only the good...

Don't just do what I say.

Use your own eyes.

I see.

Say...

I was wondering how

my dad is doing up there.

Don't waste time on such things.

Okay, sir.

You're wonderful.

Do you have

any more advice, sir?

The worst things

dwell in sadness and darkness.

I see.

Have a nice day, Admiral.

Go see that place.

Tongyeong is nice, right?

The best thing was meeting you!

Sweet boy.

I wanted to remember

what he told me,

but I could only remember...

''I only see the good in things.''

- An interesting dream.

- Yeah.

Cheers.

What are you doing here?

- When did you come?

- Just now.

I was just about to call you.

Who else would you call here?

But it's such a coincidence.

- You see me every day.

- But still.

Where's your girlfriend?

She wants to sleep in.

Here, this is something...

I wrote it last night.

- Your poem?

- Don't read it now.

It's okay.

Want to read it?

- This is it.

- I see.

- About what I read earlier...

- Yes.

Do you like what you wrote?

It's the best of my recent work.

- Why is it so dark?

- It's dark?

I guess that's how I feel.

- You're into existentialism.

- I just wrote what I felt.

No, you're completely

into existentialism.

It's influenced you.

What is it, anyway?

I told you,

I just write what I feel.

But I know you,

and this isn't you.

You're just exaggerating.

Fancying up your adolescent feelings

with existentialism.

Anyone can see

right through that.

Overcome it on your own.

Just let it go.

I don't have to listen to this.

I'm not the same person

when I write poetry.

Why should I be?

Then live like

there's no tomorrow.

Or be honest with yourself.

Pick one or the other,

but this isn't you.

And you know all about me?

God, you're hilarious.

I have my own way.

I might be childish,

but let me grow my way.

Don't say such things

All right.

You still have time.

We should go in and eat.

- You hungry?

- Time for breakfast.

Seongok!

Seongok!

I'm coming!

Beautiful day, isn't it?

- Why's it so hot?

- Is it?

Isn't it pretty?

Why do you keep

giving me gifts?

Should I stop?

Yeah, it's a little too much.

Give it back, then.

Is this supposed to

make me happy?

Let me ask you,

what are they?

Flowers.

No, what are they?

Then what?

Do you want the name?

No, that's what others call them.

So you don't want the name.

Well...

They've got nice

colors and shapes.

I can see them

fighting to survive.

But I can't see

what they're feeling.

- I just love flowers.

- It doesn't feel strange?

You name and love them,

not knowing what they are?

Give them as gifts,

thinking they'll be appreciated.

Can't you see

how awkward it is?

What's gotten into you?

You hated my gifts that much?

- I guess I spoiled you.

- Just stop it!

Why try so hard

when you have no idea?

You don't even know

what they are.

And yet you

give flowers as gifts?

You called them flowers, too!

Don't take them, then!

You're too sensitive

about everything.

I'm going to work.

Make a living, you know?

Felt good giving him

a piece of my mind.

Right.

He'll know in time.

Cheers.

Hello.

- I'm speechless.

- Why?

- A bit awkward, huh?

- No, it's not...

Nice to see you.

What brings you here today?

I know you work here,

so that's why I came.

Here.

- It's a poem I wrote.

- You write poems?

I wrote it this morning.

I'm going to write every day.

Glad to give you

my first poem.

Thank you.

- I'll read it later.

- Sure.

Lovely weather.

- So fresh after the rain.

- Yes, it's glorious.

- Have you had breakfast?

- Not yet.

Then can I buy you breakfast?

All right.

I have to eat anyway.

Great.

- Then should we eat together?

- Yes, let's.

Let's go.

You don't mind if I drink more?

Not at all. Cheers.

I used to be married.

I see.

A gangster who started

importing lighting equipment.

Proposed for five years.

But we were married

for only six months.

Did you see a man

outside my house?

Yes...

I saw him.

That's the guy I'm dating now.

I see.

Very good-looking.

He was a marine.

- They're both tough guys.

- He was just like you.

He chased me around

after seeing me work.

Moved here from Seoul

to be close to me.

That's great.

It's not an easy decision.

You're not bad yourself.

Thank you.

I actually served in

airborne troops.

Really?

- You're serious?

- I'm serious.

This is crazy!

Why do I always

attract tough guys?

- Were you really?

- But I don't usually tell people.

My ex was an army scout,

next a marine,

and now an airborne.

What's wrong with me?

But I write poetry.

I have a delicate side.

Everyone writes poems.

I do, and so does he.

I see.

Let's read your poem.

''I Saw''.

''I saw you.''

''Saw you in

my dreams last night.''

''I saw you.''

''I don't know you,

but I kept you by my side.''

So good to have her close to me.

''As you smiled at me,

warming my heart.''

''I saw you.''

''You understood me wholly,

just as I am.''

''I want to see you

this morning.''

''Dreaming of you

loving me with your heart.''

It's good.

- It's well-written.

- No.

What do you see in life?

Well...

I only see good things.

I only see

the good in people, too.

Cheers!

Let's say goodbye here.

I want to go in with you,

but we're too drunk.

Don't want to be an animal,

when we're not in love?

That's right.

How do you know so well?

What else can you

tell about me?

Oh, I don't know...

Your love is pure,

but the men don't deserve it.

They never see beyond

your strong surface.

You don't open your heart easily.

You hate being misunderstood,

but you don't run from conflict.

Working hard

comes easy to you,

but you're never satisfied.

You always need a man,

but like me...

They're never worthy.

- I must be rambling.

- You're right, somewhat.

I am?

- You're really going?

- Yes.

I'm going.

I did him wrong today.

- You got it?

- Oh, no.

It's not like that.

Right.

We were so drunk,

I was glad it didn't happen.

Things could get

very complicated.

It wasn't like that.

Whatever.

Have a piece.

It's your birthday.

- Thanks.

- Seongok.

You two are so similar.

- Really?

- We are?

You have the

same kind of energy.

Don't you agree?

Now that you mention it.

Both very strong.

That's what I mean.

It's uncanny

I don't see it.

I'm sorry.

Pass me the water.

I need my medicine.

- What's that?

- It's for depression.

It's very severe.

But you're always laughing.

Jeongho seems more depressed.

- I'm not depressed.

- You are.

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