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I think we're going deeper into the mountain.
Are you sure GPS won't work here?
Actually,
my battery died a while ago.
What about yours?
If I still had any battery left, I'd have called Ah-young ages ago.
I'm not using it because it's dead.
Yes, of course.
Don't worry about it. We can find our way back.
All paths are connected to each other.
-This isn't the time for bravado. -Because the Earth is round.
I'm afraid we'll come across something scary here.
Seriously? Why would you say that?
Stay still.
Don't look into its eyes.
And don't turn your back on it.
Hey, kitty.
"Kitty"?
Don't move.
Good kitty. Nice kitty.
One…
Two…
Say cheese.
Damn it!
Run!
Where are we going?
Mommy!
Ms. Kang.
Ms. Kang, are you okay?
A tiger!
I can't believe I took this masterpiece!
I took a photo of a tiger!
Excuse me, but are you okay?
I took a photo of a tiger.
Right.
His beard…
Excuse me.
Are you Mr. Shin Hyeon-jae?
Do you know me?
We actually spent the whole day looking for you, Mr. Shin.
You did?
I was scouting for new spots to set up and wait.
I can't believe a tiger appeared for real.
It's a miracle.
Thank you, sir. If it weren't for you, we'd be tiger food.
I should be the one thanking you.
I was actually acting on a tip I got.
But a tiger in Gangwon Province?
If I had been alone,
I wouldn't have survived the tiger, much less taken a photo of it.
You two made my lifelong dream come true. How can I ever thank you?
Actually, we have a favor to ask of you.
Name it, and I'll do it.
Please meet with Ms. Gu!
Did something happen to Mi-rae?
I guess you had no idea.
Thanks for the coffee.
If you need anything, just let me know.
-Yes, sir. -I'm leaving now.
So that's why he was here.
Thank you.
Ms. Gu gave us a warm beverage too.
That's right.
Now that I think about it, you two resemble each other.
Yes, well…
We're not your average married couple.
Our appearances are unusual,
and we both chase after the unreal.
I guess that's why
we fell for each other as soon as we met.
I see.
But this is how we ended up.
My wife believes in tarot readings but not in the existence of wild tigers.
It's funny, isn't it?
She believes in things that can't be proven,
but she can't believe in me
because I can't give her proof.
But you can prove it now.
She might change her mind if you show her that photo.
No.
I think it's too late.
If I see Mi-rae right now…
I think we'll really get divorced.
If you place a cat and a vial of poison
that could break at any moment in a sealed box,
would that cat be dead or alive?
Well…
I'm not sure. I don't know.
Right?
There's no way to know.
Unless you open the box.
I see.
I'll never know what will happen in the future…
unless I meet with Mi-rae.
I'm afraid…
But I will…
meet with Mi-rae.
Okay.
It feels like I had a dream.
Yes. I'd believe it was a dream if you told me so.
"A dream"?
You told me to come to Gorangae Village immediately.
What dream were you two having that you're just now showing up?
Right. I forgot I called you.
You forgot you called me?
It's because we ran into a tiger.
A tiger?
I see. You ran into a tiger.
Why don't you put some effort into your lies?
What do you take me for?
Seriously? A tiger?
It's the truth.
And we found Mr. Shin Hyeon-jae.
Why do you work like this?
There's no plan or strategy. It's so impulsive.
I suggested that we come, ma'am.
We thought meeting the parties in person was necessary to prevent their divorce.
Ma'am.
On what basis did you call the team members here to Gangwon Province?
I didn't call you, Ms. Jeon.
I'm exhausted. I'm going to pass out.
-We looked everywhere, but he's not here. -He's not here.
Why is Ms. Jeon here?
Why does it feel like I'm an unwelcome guest?
I brought her here.
After all, Ms. Jeon is part of the team.
Should we head back?
That's too much for you, Mr. An. Let's sleep here and head back tomorrow.
Got it.
You're a pair.
And we're a pair.
-Ms. Ah-young. This is fate. -No, it's not.
I'll sleep in my car. You had a long day, so rest well.
Here. Thank you for this.
Why don't you ladies take the house, then?
Let's go.
-What? -I said let's go.
-Go where? -Let's just go for now.
I'm so tired.
All set.
What do you think you're doing?
You called me out of the blue, so at least give me a place to sleep.
Go back to Seoul.
It took us five hours to get here, but you want me to go after five minutes?
Do you like me or something?
That's why I came to spend the night with you.
Thanks a lot, you punk.
-Where are you going? -Go to sleep!
Jeez, that punk.
What's wrong with me?
If you want to make a confession, go to a priest.
I haven't committed a sin yet, so it's not a confession.
Then what is it?
I need advice.
-Choose one. -Choose what?
Number one, friend mode.
Number two, Homo sapiens mode. Number three, AI mode.
Number four…
Ex-husband mode.
-I'm going to sleep. -Number four.
What are you doing?
I thought you were sleeping.
I don't sleep well around others.
Especially with other women.
I'm sorry for making you come all the way here.
Do you like it?
Do you want to look together? Over there--
No, not that.
Do you like hanging out with Mr. Noh?
Didn't we tell you that we found Mr. Shin Hyeon-jae?
Right, the tiger.
I forgot about that, as the tiger story left an impression.
I'm sorry if you felt offended.
You're quick to apologize.
I'm quick at everything.
I was quick to get married and quick to get divorced.
I'm quick when it comes to work too.
You make everything look so easy, Ms. Jeon.
I do?
That doesn't mean I didn't put in any effort.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to disparage you.
Everything is difficult for me, you see.
Maybe that's the reason why
we're not a good match.
Knitting, I mean.
Knitting?
It's too slow, rough, and uneven.
It's just bothersome and frustrating.
I'll just do my usual thing and go to a designer store
and get what I want.
What about you, Ms. Kang?
I'm going to knit until I'm done.
Really?
It'll take a long time, though.
It might, but it'll become sturdier over time.
Then I'll take that as you giving up
and claim the green one for myself.
It began when the flowers started to fade and ended before the leaves changed color.
We didn't even last a season.
Time isn't everything.
Maybe not, but it's still important.
It was intense
but also fragile.
It didn't endure.
That's sad.
Yes. It wasn't pleasant for me either.
Are you sure it's over?
Yes.
Does the other person think so too?
It's over for me at least.
You sound firm about it.
It wasn't easy to get to this point.
It's not easy for me either.
I know.
That's why I'm scared.
Do I have to bring up Schrödinger's cat again?
You don't always have to open the box.
If you still can't open it after the seasons change,
then come back for more advice.
I'll go with number one when that happens.
That's the option you've been talking to all along.
An Jeon-man.
What is it, Noh Ki-jun?
That's my default mode.
Jeez, look at the time.
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Let's skip the greetings.
-Yes, ma'am. -Yes, ma'am.
Good morning!
Have you had breakfast yet?
I'm asking as your ex-ex-ex-wife.
What's going on between you two?
The two of us?
We're elementary school friends.
-Ma'am. -Right.
This is fermented plaice and millet
served with napa cabbage wraps and rice dish.
It's a Gangwon Province special delicacy.
Eat up, Ms. Ah-young.
-No, thank you. -Open wide.
Seriously!
How is it?
It's really good.
It's good, right?
-Isn't it good? -Yes.
-Is there any more? -There's more inside.
-Bring some more. -I'll go bring some more.
Thank you for coming.
-You found my husband? -Yes.
Where is he?
He's waiting at the bench near the pine tree.
Over here.
There's nothing we can do but wait.
We'll just have to wait and hope for the box to open.
What if it opens and the outcome turns out to be a divorce?
Well…
We'll have them eat fermented plaice and napa cabbage wraps.
-Seriously? -Right.
That's genius.
Seriously?
-I want to eat them again. -I'm suddenly hungry.
-Me too. -Shall we have some more?
I…
The thing is…
I saw a tiger.
What?
I'm sick of that damn tiger.
I came all the way here, but the tiger's more important, right?
What did I expect?
I'm so sick of this.
They're coming.
Damn it. Why aren't they coming together?
Did it go wrong?
Did you talk things out?
I want a divorce ceremony.
Tigers are more important to that man.
Thank you for confirming I made the right decision.
No, please wait a second.
Mr. Shin, please talk to her.
No, please.
-What are you doing? -Wait.
I'm sorry.
Please just give it one more try.
-I'm sorry. -What are you doing?
-Why are you doing this? -I'm sorry, ma'am.
-I'm so sorry. -Wait.
I'm sorry.
The two of you need to let it all out and say what's on your mind
like other married couples.
I'm sorry.
-What is it? Should we go? -What's going on?
-Just go! -Ms. Jeon!
Mi-rae.
What now?
Are you going to talk about that damn tiger again?
Yes, it's about the tiger.
But…
I wanted to give you proof.
I wanted to prove that what you thought was unreal actually exists.
I never asked you to prove such nonsense.
I just…
I didn't want to be alone.
You always went looking for something else,
but not for me who was right beside you.
I wanted to show it to you and get your acknowledgment.
I thought if my photos were acknowledged by people around the world
that you'd acknowledge me too.
Acknowledgment?
Remember you held out your hand when I was about to give up in Santiago
even though we had never met before?
The moment I took your hand,
I had already acknowledged you.
So I trusted
we'd walk together for a lifetime and that I'd never be lonely.
Oh, no…
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry for making you feel lonely.
But I really had no idea.
Why didn't you tell me this before?
Because I didn't want to admit that I had made the wrong choice.
You know I have a lot of pride, right?
This is fermented plaice and millet
served with napa cabbage wraps and rice dish.
Here, try it.
-Thank you. -Sure.
This is a Gangwon Province special delicacy.
Oh, sure.
Hurry and try it.
-Hurry up now. -Okay.
Are they eating it?
It's good, isn't it?
It's really good, right?
There's plenty, so let me know if you need more.
-Oh, shoot. -Hey.
So I was wondering
if you would mind looking at the tiger photo I took.
Let's see it.
Hold on.
See? He said tiger.
-We really did see one. -Seriously?
Here.
You're annoyed, right?
You already know.
But at least it's a real tiger.
Congratulations.
Then are we--
I think I'll head back now.
Wait a minute.
Are you two enjoying…
There's so much food left over.
We should appreciate the effort of the person who prepared this meal,
so how about we finish this off?
And we prepared something that you haven't seen yet.
We'll get it ready in a jiffy, so take your time and eat.
-I have to get going-- -No.
No, just enjoy the meal.
-No, we actually-- -Please take your time.
-What are you doing? -Let's go.
-Ms. Jeon, get going. -Hey.
Can you stay a little longer?
-What is it? -What's going on?
It feels like we need to do something.
See what I mean? You're terribly impulsive.
So we're just going to let them get a divorce?
What more can we do for them?
Damn it.
A continuation ceremony.
-Continuation ceremony? -Continuation ceremony?
Not a divorce ceremony but a continuation ceremony.
It's a ceremony to encourage the continuation of their marriage.
Like a vow renewal ceremony.
But how do you perform a continuation ceremony?
Can we pull that off by today?
And for less than 30,000 won at that?
This is so hard.
Mr. Village Head.
Yes?
Ms. Gu and Mr. Shin agreed to have a continuation ceremony.
-I wonder if I ever had days like this. -Of course.
I'd like to carry this bouquet and get married again.
You can arrange them like this.
Great job.
It's so pretty.
Let's make one more.
Here, let me do it.
-It's okay. -I'll do it.
I raised nine children in this house.
It may be hard to believe, but I had a modern wedding back then.
This is so pretty.
This reminds me of my husband.
You two must be married.
What?
-No. -No, we're not.
"It's not your fault. Things happen for a reason."
You have to believe this to live together.
Can you guess who the unhappiest person in the world is?
It's someone
who has nobody to lift them up when they fall.
That's why couples live together.
It's so you have someone to lift you up when you're down.
Yes, ma'am.
Yes.
Thank you, sir.
When I was a miner dispatched to Germany,
my wife was a nurse.
This is the suit I had tailored there for our wedding.
"Glück Auf."
It means "Good luck and ascend safely."
My wife stitched that herself in the hopes that I'd return alive.
But I don't know why I treated her so terribly back then.
Saying kind words to her wouldn't have cost me anything.
Be good to each other while you still can.
Don't live with the same regret that I do.
Yes, sir.
Please welcome the bride!
Ladies and gentlemen,
thank you for attending this continuation ceremony.
I may be out of line, but as village head, I'd like to say a few words.
Our village lives by embracing the winds.
It's not easy to farm these fields
and harvest our crops on a mountainside
where the temperature drops.
Our harvest seems small and unimpressive compared to crops grown on flat land.
However,
our crops boast rich flavors.
It's an unexpected gift from the harsh farming conditions.
I realized when I began farming
that even fog and frost play a part in farming.
Just like napa cabbage pushing through harsh, rock-filled fields,
I hope you two continue to live with the same resilience.
-Congratulations! -Be happy!
Congratulations!
-You look beautiful! -Congratulations!
-Congratulations!
Looking good!
-Be happy! -Congratulations!
Those two will hold hands again and continue as travel companions, right?
I think it's good.
What's good? Being together again?
It's good that you can be uncertain.
It makes you feel free yet firm at the same time.
Having a partner who can keep you steady even when you feel lost…
is something only the fortunate get to experience, right?
Now let's take a photo to mark the occasion.
One, two, three.
-Come along now. -No, thank you.
Just come.
I didn't tell you this before,
but when I held out my hand to you,
I was actually about to give up because it was too hard for me.
I set out on the trail with half-hearted courage.
I was only able to complete the journey because I met you.
That's a surprise.
I figured you were adventurous since you searched for tigers.
The thing is…
To be honest…
I…
I'm a wimp.
It was all an act.
Do you remember the milestone with scallop shells?
Of course.
That's where I was crying on the ground.
Safe travels.
There were shoes hanging from the eucalyptus tree.
We kept wondering how someone got them to the top.
"Welcome."
-The Korean scribbled on the wall. -Right. Do you remember?
Of course I do.
Words were scribbled on the wall in all sorts of languages,
but you found it.
How could I forget that?
They're memories only the two of us share.
Right. They're our secret codes.
We'll remember…
this moment, too, right?
We already have.
Just promise me one thing.
Don't grow out a beard.
I only care about looks.
Thank you.
You seem to be in desperate need of escape.
Can you help me escape?
Of course.
Then take me to a hotel within a ten-minute radius.
Excuse me? What?
I need to crash.
Are you sure the continuation ceremony cost less than 30,000 won?
Yes, all the villagers helped prepare it.
The paper used to make confetti cost 2,700 won.
The kids' snacks cost 7,800 won.
Additional beverages cost 16,200 won.
So we spent a total of 26,700 won.
Which leaves 3,300 won.
Do you want the change?
What can I do with that money?
If you're lucky, you can get a full convenience store meal.
Two triangle gimbap for the price of one and a can of coffee.
Hold on to the change. We'll eat together.
I'll drive this time.
You drove down here.
That's reasonable.
One, two. Let's go.
-Don't do it. -Leave it to us.
We'll wrap things up here, so you can go now.
He's right, Han-deul. You and Mr. Noh can go.
-What about Ms. Jeon? -She and Mr. An just left.
We'll take care of the rest here.
Let's go. It feels like we're getting in the way.
You're right. We'll head out, then.
-We'll leave you to it. -See you later.
Please wrap things up here
and treat the villagers.
Your personal credit card? Top 1% salary sure is good.
-Thank you. -You're welcome.
-Thank you. -Let's go.
Okay.
How many stars does it have?
It has three.
Three?
I had to pick between a ten-minute radius and the star rating.
Jeez.
If you don't like it, there's a 4-star hotel 45 minutes away.
Should I drive back to Seoul?
Three-star hotel it is.
Very well.
The tarot reading turned out to be true.
Remember how it predicted your success?
Oh, actually…
That wasn't the question I asked.
Excuse me?
It wasn't?
Then what was the question?
I'm not telling you.
Seriously?
I'll tell you when the results come out.
Seriously…
No, wait. If I succeed, I'll tell you then.
Fine, then.
Just how big of a question did you ask?
Let's see if you succeed or not.
At the end of an exhausting day, how about winding down with me?
Good night.
Hello, listeners. I'm your host, Park Ji-yoon.
-Here you go. -Thank you.
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It feels warm tonight.
Yes, it does.
I was a little disappointed with you before.
I'm asking as your ex-ex-ex-wife.
What's going on between you two?
The two of us?
We're elementary school friends.
-Ma'am. -Right.
Never mind.
This is making me emotional.
And the stars are bright.
The stars look like a Christmas tree.
What was Christmas like when you were young?
It felt a bit empty.
Empty?
Our family didn't celebrate Christmas the way it was meant to be.
There were no shiny decorations.
It was just quiet.
My parents didn't have a good relationship.
It made me sad when I was a kid,
but I'm fine now.
Then why don't you put up a shiny Christmas tree this year?
It doesn't feel right, given the situation at home.
It's a pay phone.
Hey, that's really old.
I know. I wonder if it still works.
It doesn't work.
Hello?
Who are you calling?
Future Han-deul.
Okay. Don't mind me and continue your call.
Hello?
Hi, it's Han-deul from the present.
So…
Did you manage to succeed?
Why don't you call future Ki-jun?
Okay.
I'll put this over and behind you.
Redial.
Hello?
Hey, Noh Ki-jun.
Remember today.
This was the best you could find?
It looks better than the photos.
I'll get the room keys.
-Here you go. -Thank you.
Will you rate us, please?
Let's skip the greetings.
-Very well. I'll meet you outside. -Okay.
Here's your credit card, sir.
-You're all set. -Thank you.
GUEST FEEDBACK CARD
WARNING: TIGER SIGHTINGS
IF YOU SEE A TIGER IN DEULMEORI FOREST PATH,
DO NOT APPROACH IT
PLEASE BE CAREFUL AND ONLY TAKE PROOF SHOTS
-You must be sleepy. -Yes, well…
Just relax.
N equals
Rs times fp times ne times
fl times fi times fc times L.
What formula are you reciting now?
It's called the Drake equation.
It's a formula to estimate the possibility of meeting extraterrestrials.
-There's such a formula? -There's a formula for everything.
Jeez, scientists…
What's even more interesting is that
a scientist used the equation to calculate the chance of meeting your soul mate.
Seriously?
So what's the probability?
It's 0.00034%.
That basically means there's no such thing as a soul mate.
That's not true.
It's not zero.
So I've been thinking…
What do you think of this?
This situation isn't exactly at zero either, so…
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Do you want to live at my place?
Stay at my place.
SPECIAL THANKS TO HAN SEON-HWA AND KWAK SI-YANG FOR THEIR GUEST APPEARANCES
You're coming to work together now?
Coming to work together means they're more than just colleagues, right?
-What do you think, Mr. An? -How did you know it was me?
You're really cute right now, you know that?
They say being cute is all it takes.
I can't stand complicated things like this.
They filed an insurance claim.
-What? -They signed the divorce papers
and are at the courthouse right now!
We have to change their minds within the four-week waiting period.
Would you like to try couples therapy?
I'm getting a divorce.
Let's get a feel for the situation first.
How are you so strong?
Hello? Goodness, Ms. Choi.
I'm not positive,
-but I think he has another woman. -Another woman?
If we can't stop this divorce…
Scope of coverage.
"The insured must be
an adult male or female who is currently not engaged in an affair."
We can declare this contract void.
Do we really have to do this?
She's decided to get divorced and must be upset as it is.
We have to.
It's for the success of this project.
Subtitle: Jenny Kim