Secret Sunshine Page #2

Synopsis: When her husband passes away in an automobile accident,Shin-ae relocates down south to her late husband's hometown of Miryang. Despite her efforts to settle down, in this unfamiliar and "much too normal place, she finds that she can't quite fit in. Helping her out is Kim Jong-chan, a good-intentioned but bothersome bachelor, who owns a car repair shop. Life plods on. However, fate takes a vicious turn when Shin-ae loses her son in the most horrific way a mother could imagine. She turns to Christianity to relieve the pain in her heart, but when even this is not permitted, she wages a war against God.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Chang-dong Lee
Production: Cinema Service
  17 wins & 12 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.5
Metacritic:
84
Rotten Tomatoes:
93%
NOT RATED
Year:
2007
142 min
537 Views


You left without a word.

You want to sever all ties?

That's the idea.

So, why are you here?

Is he really snoring?

He's not asleep.

Stop that, Jun!

I told you not to!

Sleep in your bed, it's late.

Say good night to uncle.

Good night, Jun.

He's imitating his dad.

His dad used to snore...

...when he slept.

When he misses his dad...

...he pretends to snore.

You know...

...I miss that sonuvabitch too.

I...

...really don't get you.

Why do you miss him?

And why on earth...

...do you have to live in his

hometown, Miryang?

After all...

...he cheated on you

with another woman.

No, you idiot.

They got it all wrong.

Jurs father...

...only loved the two of us,

Jun and me.

He wasrt like they say.

Do you believe that?

Are you in denial?

Shut up!

Or go back to Seoul.

I hate Seoul.

I like it here.

You know why?

Because no-one knows me.

I can start over here.

The road over there...

It's the Daegu-Busan Highway!

And that's the high-speed train.

Really a great plot of land.

They say electronics industries

will set up here.

The locatiors perfect.

Great access, and

the river's nearby.

A great investment.

Chairman Park owns it?

No, it's public land.

Lee Min-ki!

Ready to invest?

What are you up to?

Shin-ae, come over here...

The nerve!

So it's Shin-ae now, is it?

Yes, Chairman!

I'm at the chicken soup place

near Pyochoong Temple.

I'm with a guest from Seoul,

a young man.

I'd like you to meet him.

Can you come?

He's right here.

And a pianist lady as well.

I'd love to be able...

...to introduce them to you.

Remember that chicken soup place

near Pyochoong Temple?

Yes, okay.

I reallly respect that man.

He's No.1 in Miryang.

He owns good land near the plot

you saw, and he's a great guy!

That's for sure!

He could be a real help to you.

Is he coming?

He said he would,

but I'm not sure.

It's true, he knows people

all over the country.

He's had more official posts

than you could count.

Does all that really matter?

It certainly gets you ahead

in life, can't argue with that.

There's a name

for people like you.

What's that?

A snob!

Well!

You know...

...whenever I meet Shin-ae,

I'm pushed into a corner!

It doesn't happen at other times,

I don't know why...

Miryang is a strange place.

Nothing strange about it,

it's like anywhere else.

Thank you for the ride.

You're welcome...

Hope to see you again.

I don't think we'll meet again.

Miryang Staion

Shall I give you a hint?

A hint?

You know...

You're not at all

my sister's type.

Maybe it's helpful to know that.

Say "Ah".

Three... two...

One... a half...

A quarter...

Hey! Jun!

What's wrong with you?

Don't be so difficult!

Stop crying! Look at you...

In a bad mood, Jun?

He seems to be.

He's nervous about

giving his speech.

- Don't worry, he'll do well.

- I'll be there later.

You've curled it too much!

I wanted a chic look!

How should I do mine?

Nicely done out, this place.

With interiors,

you get what you pay for.

How much did it cost?

The word "interiors" makes

me feel ill.

You know the woman who runs

the June Piano School?

The one from Seoul?

She stuck her head in my shop

and told me to redo my interior!

Said I'd go broke if I didn't!

The first time you met?

Yes, the first time!

She looks fine,

but I don't think she's normal.

Something odd about her.

Over here, Madam.

Moving to her late

husband's hometown!

That's odd in itself!

Hello!

Title:
Gratitude to Parents.

No need to say the title!

Thank you, Mother!

To help me grow up, you take

good care of me.

You are so kind to me.

I am truly grateful.

I will always study hard.

And grow up well.

To become an outstanding person

in our country!

This boy...

...speaks loudly and firmly!

Mothers try to boost the

confidence of their kids...

...through Taekwondo lessons

and suchlike.

But nothing beats teaching them

to speak in public.

Yes? Mr Kim?

I'm at a parents' meeting, why?

Chairman? What Chairman?

Ah, the owner of that land?

He wants to meet me?

When?

I'm a bit busy today...

I could maybe spare one hour...

Yes, yes.

Yes, let's do that.

You've found a nice plot of land?

It seems so, and

I have to meet the owner.

If things go well,

I'll close a deal.

You're buying a plot?

Are you a land speculator?

No, it's an investment.

Anyhow...

It's better than earning

low interest in the bank.

I should get going.

He might change his mind!

You go ahead.

We're finishing anyway.

Hey, pay your share!

Thanks, no need to see me out.

Something you want to say to me?

Ah, no...

Sorry, I haven't played in ages...

Jong-chan, you're 38 this year?

Actually 39.

I thought you were 38.

Getting kind of old!

I need your help finding my way.

You're amazing!

You love Miryang more than we do,

coming here because...

...it was your husband's hometown.

So she loved him, not Miryang!

Still better than us!

If you need anything...

Who?

Who called?

I can't hear you.

I'll be home soon, don't wait up.

What? Who?

Be a man, Jun!

I'll be back soon,

go to sleep!

Alright, it's okay.

I'll be there soon, okay?

See you!

I had fun!

Goodbye.

- Thanks for the great time!

- You're welcome.

June Piano, you're tops!

Hello?

Hello?

Who is this?

Jun! Are you asleep?

Jun, where are you?

Are you here?

Where are you hiding?

Come out now!

I'll be angry if you...

Hello? Jun?

Hello?

What?

What are you saying?

Yes.

Yes.

Yes.

But... what can I...

I want to hear Jurs voice.

Please let me hear him!

Nobody's here, I'm alone...

Let me hear his voice!

Please...

Please send him back safely...

I'll do anything you say.

What do you want?

The entire account, Ma'am?

Cash or check?

Cash.

Okay.

Hello? Yes, I have it...

Where should I go?

No, I didn't tell anyone.

Of course, I know.

But...

Please let me speak to Jun first.

At least let me hear his voice!

Hello?

What the...?

Come on!

They park along there in droves

every night!

Just to have it off in the car!

The chassis are bouncing

up and down...

You should ram your cab

into them!

Wouldrt I love to do that!

There are dozens of 'em! They bring

girls all the way from Daegu!

Why don't they go to a motel?

Can't compare...

It's not a money thing,

it's the thrill they're after.

Seems like you've been around!

If the cap fits...

Hello? Yes!

I just placed the money there.

No, I came alone.

I didn't tell anyone.

What about my boy?

When will you contact me?

Hello?

Hello?

Hello?

Listen...

Sorry, that's all I have.

It's the truth!

Buying land?

That was all... lies.

I can't afford to buy land...

It was a lie.

I wanted to look as if I had money.

That's really all I have.

The life insurance money?

I paid off my husband's

business debts, moved here...

...opened the school and

redecorated the place.

I'm really sorry.

Sorry, but please send

my Jun home.

I beg you!

Please send my Jun home.

Hello?

Hello?

Anybody hungry? Any orders?

Trying to keep us here longer?

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