In Another Country Page #4

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No, we should've called ahead.

But it's a spacious room.

The size doesn't matter.

I just like my privacy.

I see. Enjoy your stay.

Thank you.

Come in.

- Hello.

- Hello.

Aren't you a director?

I saw you on TV.

- You know me?

- You're famous.

No, Im not famous.

What brings you to...

Im Park Sook and I teach

folklore in Jeonju.

Nice to meet you.

- You're here on vacation?

- No.

I'm doing interviews to

shoot a film here.

What are you shooting?

It's about the people

who have lived here.

I see. Well, then...

excuse me.

We're having a barbecue later.

Please join us.

We'd love to. Thank you.

Let's go, Anne.

It's so beautiful

the way you bow.

Thank you.

You want to bow?

I'm not a Buddhist.

I know. But it's good

to bow anyway.

Yes?

- It's a good way to forget.

- Yes.

I believe you.

You know, we have a thousand

monkeys in our brain,

Chattering all the time.

- We have?

- Yeah.

That's why it's

always noisy here.

You want to

follow me? Ok.

Are you done?

Thank you.

I want to see

a monk. Can I?

- Oh, really?

- Yes.

I want to talk to him,

I want to ask him questions.

Ok. Wait a minute.

- Excuse me, sister.

- Hello.

- May we see the monk?

- He's out right now.

I see.

- You can come back tomorrow.

- All right. Thank you.

Well, Im sorry. He's not here.

But if you really

want to see a monk,

I can arrange a meeting

with someone I know.

Yes, I think I want to.

Who is he?

Well, he's a monk that I

really trust and respect.

Actually, he's writing a book

right now, nearby here.

Ok. Thank you.

- I think he can speak english.

- Oh, really? Great.

- Ok. Go this way.

- Should we go this way?

"Happiness for me

and my children."

You're treating

me so well.

It's our pleasure, cheers!

- Cheers!

- Cheers!

Cheers.

- It's our pleasure.

- Thank you.

Anne.

Why are you

traveling alone?

But Im not alone.

I am with park.

But, you're from

France alone.

Yes, but... because I don't

have a husband anymore.

I see.

And my children, they are

traveling by themselves, so.

- How many children?

- Two.

Boy and boy.

You must miss them.

Yes, but they prefer to

be with their friends, so...

but they love

you very much.

Yes, but they have

their own life.

Park, can I borrow

your phone please?

I need to call them, and my phone

does not work well here. So...

- Ok. No problem. Here.

- Thank you.

International calls

will cost you.

That's right.

They're long calls, too.

Really?

- She has no sense of money.

- How come?

Her ex-Husband was

very successful.

I see.

Why did she get divorced?

He had an affair

with his employee.

Really?

- A Korean woman.

- My goodness!

So she's not fond

of Korean women.

- I'm sure she isn't.

- Can't blame her.

- Thank you.

- You're welcome.

I'd like to pay for the phone, park.

I'm using it all the time.

- No, it's ok.

- No, it's not ok.

You've paid for so

many things already.

It's ok. You're

my guest here.

Yes, but... Id like to pay

for the phone, at least.

Let me pay for it, please.

- Ok. You pay it later.

- Ok. I'll pay for it.

- She has a quick wit.

- Quiet down.

Excuse me?

Why are you defending her?

I'm not. It's rude to say

that in front of her.

Is that so? I'm so sorry.

I hate when people do

that in front of foreigners.

Like you're such a saint.

- I'll add some more charcoal.

- Go ahead.

- How is the food?

- It's great.

Tastes much better on charcoal.

Do you like Korean food?

Oh, yes. I love Korean food.

It's hot? No?

Yes, some are...

a little bit too hot for me.

Ah, too hot, too hot.

Drink water.

Ok. I'll drink a lot

of water, then.

- Bye.

- Bye.

- Enjoy your dinner.

- Thank you.

He's a lifeguard.

Really?

Don't know.

It says lifeguard.

I can swim well.

Can you swim?

- No, Im too old for swimming.

- No, you're not.

Why do you say that?

Ok. I'm not old.

You're so healthy.

You have a whole

life ahead of you.

No... well... not whole life.

Maybe... some life.

- Cheers!

- Cheers.

Wow. You're

drinking Soju well.

Yes, I like Soju.

Thank you.

- Cheers.

- Ok.

Anne.

- You are here.

- You're not sleeping.

Yes. She is pregnant,

you know.

Yes. You shouldn't

smoke inside.

Anne.

You know, you are

so beautiful.

- Yes?

- Yes.

- I think you are drunk.

- Yes, I am.

But you're the beautiful French

woman I always dreamed of.

Really?

- Thank you.

- It's true.

- You're so graceful.

- Oh, thank you. Jong.

Can I show you something

special over there?

What is over there?

It's secret. You have

to see it yourself.

- You want to come?

- Really?

- You want to go?

- Yes.

- Is your wife sleeping?

- Yes, yes. She's sleeping.

Then, show me what it is.

- It's over there.

- I know.

- Ok, let's go.

- Ok.

I'm ok.

Anne.

- Are you ok?

- Yes, Im ok.

- Are you drunk?

- I told you I am.

But you don't seem to.

You're just great.

You're so beautiful.

Oh, you really think so?

Yes, I swear!

You're incredible!

Oh, I cannot

believe you, Jong.

You should, you should

believe me, it's true!

Then show me what is

something special!

Oh, something special? Ok.

Is it you?

Yes. That's me.

- Really?

- Yes.

Honey! Honey!

What are you doing down there?

What are you doing up there?

What are you doing down there?

Huh?

Anne was curious about

the organisms out here...

get yourself up here right now!

Have some shame!

Anne. Come here,

come here.

Anne, maybe tomorrow.

It's too late. Isn't it?

- Yes.

- Ok.

Listen. We were smoking outside,

and she asked to see this.

Every time you drink...

you filthy dog!

How can you say that?

Anne, please tell her,

why we are here.

She is misunderstanding us.

Always chasing skirts

when you're drunk!

Anything in a skirt will do!

Anne, why are you here?

I came here to see something

special he wanted to show me.

What is something special?

I don't know. Ask him.

- Don't come inside!

- Hey...

don't you dare come inside!

Oh! These Korean men!

What can we do about

this Korean man,

They are all crazy

about only sex!

You have to be careful

for those kind of men!

I didn't know!

Anne.

Anne.

Bye.

It's so depressing.

- Why?

- There is nothing here.

Stop thinking

about your husband.

- He's gone. Gone for good.

- I know.

Help me. You should

occupy yourself.

- But it's clean.

- I know. Clean more. There.

She told me

you're a great man.

Oh, Im not a great man.

I'm just a monk.

I told her that I

respect you very much.

Oh, she told me that you

have questions to ask?

- Yes, I have.

- What questions, please?

Have you killed

someone in your life?

No.

Have you ever

done something

Terribly wrong to

someone in your life?

Yes, I have.

Have you ever

lied recently?

Well... uh... at least,

I don't wanna lie to you.

Thank you.

Then, tell me what is

your real question?

Do you know

why I have to lie?

You cannot help it,

you know it.

Why am I so miserable?

That also, I cannot help it?

Because you lie.

What do you know

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