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Dad named me 'Yong-soon'.
It means 'try hard'.
What a lame name.
It also has to do with Mom pushing hard to have me.
Yong-soon! I found it!
Mommy found it!
But...
The painting is all washed off.
I asked her to find the pebble I threw in.
The one with Mom's painting of me...
It can't be washed off by the water.
That's the last time I went to the brook with her.
I couldn't beg her not to go.
That's how Mom left with her former love.
Her 3 months to live ended with the romance.
There was no great miracle.
Your mother...
She really missed you, Yong-soon.
I doubt that...
Mom died on my first day of school.
When I was young,
a fan was enough to keep us cool.
WHY T0 go Dad!
A friend can be like a mom.
And a stupid bay can be a friend.
Friends can be so unpredictable.
Dad's been away on trips a lot these days.
I hated the dreary dinners alone.
Just choose one.
Then Dad starting liking foreign Asian women.
She's perfect!
He must be desperate for a woman.
It's hot in the Philippines.
I dress like this normally.
Hold on.
What are you wearing!
Why are you home so late?
A girl shouldn't be out so late at night!
- I got sick of home. - You troublemaker!
It's nothing, Yanchka.
JOIN THE RUNNING TEAM!
This is it...
This is the best for losing weight.
I can do it!
Oh, please. Running?
They'll write recommendations for college!
Wow!
Daily practices
We can stay after school.
Let's do it. I'm in!
I hated the hot summer, but once it's gone,
I missed it.
Mu-hak vs Dong-shin Girls' High School Runnig Race
That summer was hotter than ever.
YONG-SOON
Don't slack off because it's summer!
Yong-soon! Keep your head up!
Inhale through your nose! Let's cut 2 minutes!
That's it! Bigger strides!
Head up, Yong-soon!
Don't look down!
Keep your head up!
I'm exhausted.
Are you tired?
Yes.
Me too.
Summer break is over in a month.
Let's try a bit harder?
Okay.
Let me off the relay?
The 5,000-meter is hard enough.
When seniors are running both'?
Just do the relay then.
As if you've ever won before.
I can't do this.
I'm not cut of for it!
Moon! You've improved a lot.
Ji-young! You're better than ever.
Yong-soon?
I know it's hard for you.
But let's think about the relay team more?
You don't know, coach.
Dong-shin gives scholarships to invest in their running team.
Relay is our only chance at winning!
Come on.
Nothing is impossible if you do your best.
We should focus on the relay to have a chance at all!
You're right.
Have another treat.
Don't put it on your face.
Uh my!
Come on! We can do it!
We can beat Dong-shin this year!
Let's cheer up, girls!
Cheer up! Come on!
Why is the sun up so long?
Watch it with coach Choi.
Wanna get caught?
What's with the towel back then?
Is it obvious?
Mind as well put up a banner!
Don't advertise you're dating.
Anyway, I hate coach.
What the hell is he up to?
You are like iron to me.
Very strong iron.
Too firm to break.
Icy Beauty
Gross. Thinks he's a poet?
Must have a loose screw.
HEY
Let's quit the running team.
We'll lose anyway.
Why?
Moron.
I'm going to Seoul on the weekends for modeling.
Not anyone can be a model.
Don't insult me.
If I lose more weight, I can be a top model.
I'm prettier than Jang Yoon-joo.
It's not just about looks.
She was born to be a model.
Find something else.
Dad
ls it the Filipina you met before? The one with the big nose? Right?
No, it's not!
- It's her! - He's acting weird.
Love is a private matter.
Stop it.
Come on.
Bring her home. What's taking you?
Want to grow old and die alone?
Right!
Cut it out!
Don't you ever study?
Always goofing around...
What do you do when I'm away?
I practice running everyday.
Give me money for new shoes.
You're a costly kid.
Hmmm
Why you!
I'm going away on business!
Stop inviting friends over and making a mess!
It's our 100th day gift. Like it?
Whoa!
It sucks.
Be straight with me.
How far did you go with the coach?
It's a heartfelt gift. I worked hard on it.
Come on.
Play hard to get.
Got condoms?
No way! No sex!
Hmmm
Only kissing, okay?
Don't cross the line.
I'm watching you.
Get lost!
You fall for all guys.
Is Focku dead? He hasn't been around.
It's his heartfelt note.
That's why he's not around.
My heart, like a dot, is in your right eye.
I'm deeply rooted where you can't see me.
Hey!
He cried writing that!
Gross!
Why do you like the coach?
CHO! Byung-min & SHIN Yong-soon
Go up, girls!
No slacking on the first day.
You need to have tenacity and perseverance.
Hey, wait!
It's just sore. You'll be okay.
Put this on later.
You were great today.
Keep training hard!
Take care.
What's he doing?
You're weird.
Coach is not worth it.
You can do better!
The bathroom is the only safe place for male teachers at a girls' school.
Always be careful of girls.
You're so right, sir.
Girls can be crazy.
Sometimes they pretend to be girlfriends of male teachers.
Controlling them is part of being a teacher.
You have to win the race.
The school's director will be there too.
It's a town war. But we lost the last 5 years.
Hwa-seo fully supports Dong-shin High!
But our town looks down on ourschooH
- So you have to win this for us. - Sir.
I'll just do whatever you say.
You're the best, sir.
We'll hire full-time teachers soon. Don't worry.
Thank you, sir.
Thank you very much, sir.
Just win the relay. That's the Christmas.
No...
The climax of running.
I bragged about your special training program.
The relay race is all about the baton.
No need to go back to get it.
They should look ahead and hold their arms back.
Yong-soon
No need to look back.
When the baton comes, they should run like hell and win.
Yong-soon
You majored in sports. You should know.
You're like an expert, sir.
Hey, wait!
Tada!
Gross! What's that?
If you get caught, you're dead.
I just brought it for someone who needs it.
Hey!
Big scoop!
What is it?
Let's go over there.
It's dark. I can't see.
Isn't that coach?
Yup.
Maybe he came right back out.
You stayed there all night?
It's coach for sure.
Tailing is my specialty.
I told you I had a bad feeling about him.
Hey.
Why did you tail him?
I knew he was up to no good.
His red car was out a lot at nights.
I catch on quickly.
You...
Don't you know this is illegal?
So what?
Did you see what happened inside the motel?
I don't know. Get lost, kid!
5 Missed Calls from Dad
Why's it so messy! Come home. We need to talk.
Why didn't you take my calls?
Did you see my text?
You bought a new scooter?
It's used.
Eva.
Hi, Yong-soon.
From today...
She's your mom.
She's Mongolian.
From Ulan Bator.
She used to be a wrestler.
Speaks Korean well.
Speaks English better.
Learn it from her.
I've known her for a year.
She's a good woman.
I know it's awkward now, but get to know her.
This is why you went away often?
How nice.
I said we need to talk.
Let's talk over dinner.
Like that she has the same skin color?
A bit faster!
Open your eyes! Look up ahead!
Let's finish and go home!
Keep your distances!
Yong-soon!
I told you to come right after class!
Be responsible to your team!
Stick things through!
You have to keep commitments.
Okay?
Understood?
Yes.
Just punish me. Why punish everyone?
You're going overboard.
A team is a team.
Everyone runs 5 rounds! Now, go!
Why?
I'll do it and pay the penalty fee.
We're not the Olympic team or something.
SHIN Yong-soon!
Yong-soon!
That's it for today.
Good work, girls.
Go straight home.
Help me with coach?
I'm gonna find that bitch.
Of course!
No worries! You should know!
And I think it's important to get justice.
Your love for Yong-soon is so touching.
Now.
Focku Will tail him.
Yong-soon can talk to him.
Let's make a list of the possible bitches.
Tailing is my specialty.
But if I find her, then what?
Wait.
Coach as the get hired full-time first.
I'll find her and kick her out.
I'm not losing him.
Cheating is a habit.
We're on your side, but I don't like coach.
My goal is to pull you away form him.
Right. Me too!
But your opinion matters most.
I'm not breatking up with him.
I can't.
Coach: I'm running late. Let's meet at 9 pm instead.
What now?
Focku!
If you get caught, you're dead!
Gross! What are you wearing?
Wear stockings, why don't ya?
The hell?
Think he'll be okay?
Cheers!
I understand now.
- That's why. Hae-yeon... - Wait.
How's European style for our new home?
- European style? - Wait.
Maybe it's a bit too much.
I underestimated his little, red car.
It's so fast, I lost it!
What?
Stupid!
What tailing expert!
Damn lying loser!
Why did I ever trust him'? I'm so stupid.
What are you doing?
Who's been in your car?
Um...
It's a used car. Probably the last owner's hair...
Long, black wavy hair, huh?
Maybe I need glasses.
Yong-soon?
Let's not meet like this anymore.
- I know you... - They're hiring after the race?
Let's talk then.
Yong-soon! Listen to me.
I mean, we can meet later when you're older...
I'm not breaking up with you.
You don't understand.
- Just listen to me and... - How long has it been?
Are you dating?
Yong-soon!
Look for witnesses in town.
Just let me tail him.
Was coach here often with someone?
How about me?
I don't think so.
I don't know.
No.
Your mom is pretty. She was here with your dad.
But keep a close watch.
Mr. Lee's Filipina wife ran off with his money.
Look at this.
- Can we look? - Sure.
Lookfor any familiar names.
- Is this it? - No!
There must be a clue somewhere.
Leave it to me. I'm an expert at tailing.
She's definitely at our school.
He's got no friends in town.
Maybe she lives near him.
What's with Focku? Thinks he's Sherlock?
Yong-soon!
Hey!
PREGNANCY TEST
Yong-soon!
Did you wait long at the cafe?
Let's talk tomorrow.
Ugh...
I missed my period.
I thought you should know.
Are...
Are you sure?
I'll tell him after the race.
What?
No! That's not what I meant.
What? You know what.
Sit down. You've done enough.
Have a drink.
You're so happy!
Drink up.
They're Mongolian lamb skewers.
Really?
Eva made them?
Who else would?
I can't stand the smell.
They're delicious.
She seems really nice. Don't worry.
Shut up. She could still run off.
You'll see. I'll make her leave without a dime.
Want help?
Hello, ma'am.
She's Korean.
Yong-soon's friend.
Want more lamb skewers?
Yes, please.
Why invite everyone over?
What's wrong with you?
Help out and stop being so rude.
Tell me what you want to eat.
It's okay, Eva.
She's just being silly.
Can't you see she's being nice to you?
How rude.
What?
You said be suspicious of nice strangers.
Isn't this too obvious? She's preying on you!
How dare you!
Damn it.
That rude girl!
Bye.
- Are you okay? - Yes.
Wait! I can't do this!
Hurry UP!
I can't ride this.
Go on! Move it!
Quiet!
Wow!
This is so cool! It's awesome!
Be careful!
Wanna ride it?
You'll wake up the town!
What's that! Move!
No!
Focku! No!
Are you okaY?
Oh no!
Focku! No!
Are you all right'?
Focku! No!
Did he hurt his head?
Say something!
Let's push it out on three!
One, two, three!
It's moving!
Turn the handle towards you!
Make it go forward!
Sorry.
Turn the handle!
Okay.
Let's go.
One, two, three!
Keep pushing!
- Keep pushing! - Push!
Didn't you see the dog?
What? It's a doll?
I swerved to avoid that?
Way to go.
Forget tailing coach.
Aren't you hurt?
I ruined everything.
I'm sorry.
I'll ride my bike and tail him.
No.
Thanks anyway.
Are you okay? Are you hurt?
Get off me!
Are you crazy? That's dangerous!
Curse in Korean.
What's it to you anyway? Dad bought it!
That rude little twerp!
Don't talk like that to your mom! Come here now!
Why you!
What did you do?
Buy it!
Go buy the same one with your money!
That rude little twerp!
Damn it!
Are you okaY?
Integrity Mfisdom
Think she's here?
Math teacher?
No curly hair.
Physics? No curly hair either.
Ms. Lee?
Then English?
What now?
Why are you here?
Will running get you to college?
Wake up and smell the coffee.
Who's to blame if you waste time and don't study?
The coach?
You don't even listen to me, your homeroom teacher!
Moon!
Go to class!
And smile!
She's always mean.
By the way,
Isn't the new gym teacher hot?
He's so built!
The scooter will be fixed tomorrow.
Don't hit Yong-soon.
When's her running race?
Saturday.
Can you go instead of me?
Let's go together.
I have a business trip. Sorry Eva.
Mr. Lee?
The dean says he'll kill you.
Why?
Kill me for what?
For not watering the plants?
Come quickly.
Watch the paint!
Isn't new paint for the race going overboard?
Why don't you take my calls?
Is it the nutritionist?
I heard she got divorced.
I missed my period.
Yong-soon? Don't joke like that.
What?
You wanna see?
Are you serious?
Maybe you have irregular periods?
You're joking, right'?
Don't you get what I'm saying?
Let's talk after the race.
PHARMACY
Hello, sir.
He sent me to buy 3 more of what he just got.
$15, please.
Sorry. Just one, please.
Sure.
Have a nice day.
Bye.
- Always you - Because of you, I'm always busy
My cold hearted love, you're always busy Still, you're always pretty
But you're good.
Ever tried to stick to something so desperately before?
N0 one is sure 100 percent.
Keep your head up as you run.
This Will help.
What's with your puffy eyes? Did you cry again?
No, I didn't.
Can you really hack the code?
Wait and see.
Where'd you learn that?
Done!
Check his photo gallery!
Wait! Brace yourself.
What the hell?
What do we do now?
Hello?
- I'm Park Jung-gyu. - Say you'll meet him!
Let's destroy him!
Right! Let's end this!
Try this, ma'am.
You too, Has-Venn.
Yong-soon?
What are you kids doing here?
I'm their homeroom teacher. They're on the running team too.
But not the boy. Aren't they cute?
Here's your phone.
I don't want anything in return.
How do you have this?
It's good to see you!
I'm the coach's mother.
Here.
This is your first gift to me?
How nice.
Tomorrow morning,
use your first urine to check.
Why did you major in sports?
Because I love running till I drop.
If you run that hard,
it clears your head.
When you can't breathe and ache all over,
your worries don't seem so important anymore.
Now, you want to feel that through me?
It's not that. You're good.
Ever tried to stick to something so desperately before?
I don't know.
I like watching the ground pass by as I run.
It feels like I'm pushing it away with my feet.
And you're the first to say I'm good at something.
Yong-soon!
Who asked for that?
Are you a shopaholic?
Love spending money?
YOu!
Come here.
Can't you be nice?
Please?
Can't you see she bought it for you?
Just leave me alone!
Aren't you too old for this?
Damn happy, huh?
Hovv' d you wait so long?
Why are you being so difficult?
If you don't like it, go live on your own!
This is my house too! You go!
Rude snob!
I'm asking you to be nice!
Don't be so fussy!
Why weren't you like this to mom'?
Have some rice cakes.
Wow!
Thank you.
- How nice of you. - Here you are.
They're prefiV-
Thank you.
Hope you like them.
They look yummy.
It's good.
Is it good?
It's good.
It's delicious.
She's our top runner?
Yes.
She's the best at the 500-meters and the relay.
She's my student.
She has great endurance and fighting spirit, sir
She looks like a good runner.
I'm counting on you!
We'll win for sure this year.
Smile!
Are we done?
Yes!
Go practice more.
FRIED CHICKEN SHOP
The English teacher is a witch.
And the new gym teacher is weird too.
They're sick.
Well, it's hot.
Know the scent of summer?
Your foot smell?
No! Summer is hot, right'?
It's the scent of the suffocating heat.
But it's still exciting.
Think you're a poet?
Go kill that bitch. That's her house.
We should've done it yesterday.
Why did the psycho call you here?
Shouldn't coach come? Will you be okay alone?
We'll be waiting right here. Don't worry.
Bring that bitch down!
Why are vou quiet?
Can't explain yourself?
We dated first,
then he cheated on me with you.
The running team is tight, huh?
Nice picture.
Let's take one too.
Say cheese!
Come on, get in the picture.
Say cheese!
Give me that.
I can't break up with him.
So you should just give it up.
How cute!
I had a cruch on a teacher at your age too.
But...
So what?
Aren't you ashamed at your age?
Stealing your student's man?
Keep your voice down.
Look at the picture closely
Whose place is that?
You haven't been over?
Don't you get what that means?
How amusing.
I can't take it anymore.
Let's bring the coach. He should be here!
Are you coming or not?
Don't leave me here.
You like her a lot, Mom?
I do. She has a good job too.
You said you don't want me marrying an older woman.
It's been 2 months, but you treat her like family.
Why waste time? I'd like to meet her parents too.
Just leave it to me, Mom.
Yes, I do eat. I gotta go. Talk to you later.
Bye.
DUNAM BUS TERMINAL
Go on. Get going.
Why?
It's nothing.
What is it?
- All done? - Yes.
- Go on. - Bye.
Go on home.
You go first.
JUST go!
Ride safely. Be careful.
Bye.
Go on!
Go!
Be careful!
Hurry UP!
Come on.
Be a man! Let's go!
Hurry UP!
Hello, ma'am!
He's our running coach.
Coach called the running team to discus tomorrow's race.
Hello, I'm Yong-soon's mother.
Yong-soon' s...
Oh, hello!
Hello, ma'am.
Go.
You waited there by yourself?
It's your turn now.
Why are you here?
To meet someone.
Could you buy us some chicken? It's really good here.
Yes, please! It's the best!
Have some before you go.
I paid for it.
My parents fought all the time.
But after Mom got sick,
Dad didn't even talk to her.
Why'd you meet the English teacher? Did you call your friends too?
Did...
Did you check it?
When Mom collapsed,
I was just a kid.
I ran out to find Dad.
Mom crawled out of the house,
Called 911, then fainted.
So stupid. I didn't even know 911.
Mom's ex-lover appeared then.
Yong-soon!
Soon after that, Mom left with him.
That's the last time I saw her.
I couldn't even cry at her funeral
I should've begged her to stay.
I regret not doing that.
I should've hung on to her.
N0 one came. Maybe she came to eat alone?
$3,000 $/ Shin Deuk-moon
She keeps looking at her phone and won't say who she came to meet.
Something? suspicious'.
Thank you, kids.
It's nothing, ma'am.
We'll get going-
Take care, ma'am.
Got lots of money? Give me some for a trip.
I don't have any.
Instead, I'll make you good food.
You got money from Dad.
Why?
You'll run off with it?
I got a call from school. I have to go instead of your dad.
WhV would you?
Just leave me alone!
And don't even think about taking Dad's money.
You rude little twerp!
Don't talk like Dad!
Why'd you come to the chicken shop?
Should I tell Dad about you going out at night?
Pick this up!
Right now!
Are you crazy? What's wrong with you!
You said it's mine! And curse in Korean!
How long will you act like this?
How can I believe you?
I don't deserve this!
I don't know what you heard...
But I'll take care of it
and explain later.
Give me some time. I'm sorry.
Do it quickly.
No matter what...
I'm on your side.
MU-HAK ATHLETES' WAITING AREA
The 29th MU-HAK vs DONG-SHIN RACE
I should've ironed. I feel so crumpled.
Hey!
What?
Stupid.
TASTY HOT PEPPERS
People are coming. Don't be scared!
Mr. Choi!
Relax! Why do you look so tensed?
Hello? Yes, I'm arrived.
- Where are you going? - Someone's here.
Hello.
I'll carry that.
Thank you.
Right this way.
Is Yong-soon's father busy?
Yes, very busy.
I'm sorry to keep you waiting at the fried chicken restaurant yesterday.
Something unexpected came up.
It's okay.
But any how, have you searched all over Yong-soon's room?
I keep saying this because her father must be here.
When more people come, you'll get more nervous.
Focus on your goals and cheer up, okay?
Coach?
A parent asked me to give you this.
- Me? - Yes.
A parent of my student?
I'm not sure.
SHIN DEUK-MOON
Where'd you get this?
A parent gave it to me.
Your mom's here. She's with the bitch.
Wait! Where are you going?
Yong-soon!
First, she will go to university, right'?
She likes track and field and her record isn't so bad.
So I recommend you transfer Yong-soon to a school that has a track team.
Did Yong-soon agree to it?
Now, only making the decision is left.
But anyway, I showed you the pictures, right?
Yes.
Please leave a message after the beep.
Before rumors circulate at school, let's just rip it up.
You understand what I'm saying?
Okay.
Anyway, please take care of Yong-soon.
I think we must literally investigate the truth. lt might be true.
Don't you know to knock?
Mr. Choi?
I don't believe this.
I had nothing to do with this.
- Yong-soon! - Move.
It's better this way. She needs to know her wrongdoings. We can't cover up for her.
Speak Korean! What are you doing?
Did you hear?
He's my boyfriend!
No! No, I'm not.
She's going through puberty so it's a very sensitive time.
But still, lying cannot be permitted.
You have to be very strict about this.
We will do our best as adults to guide and help Yong-soon.
I showed her your pictures with him.
How dare you! Stay out of it!
Ms. Kim!
I have parental consent to punish you justly!
I'm pregnant! So stay the hell out of it!
Are you crazy?
You can go to jail for fraud!
How can a teacher say that?
Explain yourself, stupid!
Hey!
We're your teachers! Where's your respect!
Yong-soon! Yong-soon!
Yong-soon!
Yong-soon! Yong-soon!
Let go!
Yong-soon!
Please!
Stop!
Put your phones away!
Put 'em away! Stop staring!
Stop staring!
- Don't record! - I'll shoot you!
I swear I'll shoot!
Yong-soon! Please!
Watch your head!
What's a boy doing at a girls' high school?
Open the door now!
Try it, boy!
Put that down!
Shoot it! How dare you!
Put it down!
Ma'am! Please move!
Please stay out of this!
Ma'am!
Please!
Are you okaY?
That's enough!
I'm not...
pregnant.
Why in the world did she drink this?
Always up to no good.
Are you running or fighting?
This is my money from Mongolia.
Spend it on your trip. Just don't get hurt.
Where'd you learn to curse?
You go in. I can't do this!
Okay, okay.
What?
Nothing. I didn't knock.
This will help. Take it.
Go on.
When you turned one,
your mom wanted to take you and leave me.
But I begged her to stay till you started school.
I thought she'd change after having you.
But it didn't work.
She only smiled when she met him.
That was heartbreaking.
After she got sick,
I borrowed money for her surgery.
Though there was no hope, I had to try.
I let her go with the money.
So she'd be happy-
I wanted to find a good mother for you,
But you grew up so fast.
I was too late.
But at least I can smile now.
Do you ever smile?
There's no reason to.
You'll get wrinkles. Get some Botox or something.
Do what you want.
And
I hope you can smile from now on.
It's done.
I wanted something for the first time.
Maybe it was an obsession.
I tried hard like a crazy girl.
Still, I felt relieved.
That's how it ended.
I hung on to something with all my heart.
That especially hot summer, ended like that.
Written & directed by SHIN Joan
LEE Soo-kyung
CHO! Deck-moon
PARK Geun-Iok Anchka
KIM Dong-young JANG Haet-sal
67-10! Yea-fin