(The hot place for designs)
(Korea's landmark DDP)
(Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Jung-gu, Seoul)
(114th class at the foreigner school)
This is My Neighbor, Charles
where we meet foreigners living in Korea.
- Hello. / - Hello.
Because there are so many special days in May,
time seems to fly really quickly. Right?
There is also Parents' Day in Japan, but
it is separated into Mother's Day and Father's Day.
Mother's Day is in May and
Father's Day is in June.
It is divided into two days.
This means I have to prepare gifts twice.
So it is very tiring.
However, it's not only about presents and money.
You have to visit more often.
Also, the time you spend with your family
is very important.
I'm very embarrassed to say this
because I have yet to visit my parents.
- Shall we move on? / - Yes, we shall.
Today, we have special guests
for the month of family. Let's invite them.
- Please come out. / - Welcome!
(Welcome)
- Hello. / - Wow.
- Oh, my! / - 1.
- 2. / - Goodness!
It's a huge family!
There are so many.
They are the perfect guests for the month of family.
It's a huge family.
I'm Andrei Litvinov from Ukraine.
Korean people just call me Andrei.
- This is my wife, Kim Jusil. / - Kim Jusil.
Hello.
I'm Angela.
We have a 7-year-old minx on the show.
Noah looks so gentle.
- Noah is 6. / - 6.
- His eyes are very cute. / - Yes.
What about Baul? How old are you?
- 3? / - 4.
He's 4.
- He forgot a year. / - He can't do this yet.
This is hard for children.
Finally, the youngest Jonathan.
- Jonathan. / - Jonathan.
- 7 months old. / - 7 months.
How are you so good at Korean?
I learned Korean in Ukraine.
I used to be an interpreter.
How long did it take you to become so good at it?
It took me 6 months.
He is a language genius.
Fabien and Sayuri's Korean
have not been improving.
So we are looking for new recruits.
What? We are improving consistently!
We are getting better each day.
The children are sleepy and tired.
His wife doesn't have time to speak
because she has to take care of all of them.
So, we'll let the kids rest outside
and speak more afterwards.
- Baul is very sleepy. / - Yes, he is.
- The youngest one is... / - Youngest one...
Let's play outside.
See you later.
We are very curious to hear
how you guys first met.
When I was doing very well as an interpreter...
When you were doing well...
The Korean missionaries
came to Ukraine.
The interpreter for them was me.
Whenever we moved,
we were next to each other.
- So... / - Coincidence?
In Ukraine, when we greet each other
we wink.
How do you do it?
(Wink of love)
The first person I met was him.
Because he winked at me,
I thought he liked me.
It's a signal in Korea.
- It could look like a player. / - You misunderstood.
He constantly winked at me.
So, I thought he liked me.
I was wondering why he winked so much.
I found out after getting married that
it was only a greeting.
Wait, hold on.
So, she thought he was only winking at her
when he was winking at everyone.
Hi.
Hello.
He did it to everyone.
For Andrei, he came to Korea
for his love and happiness.
Let's have a look at
Andrei's life in Korea.
(My Neighbor, Charles)
(Mr. Andrei from Ukraine)
(Saenal School, Gwangsan, Gwangju)
This pretty school is Andrei's work place.
♪ Butterfly, butterfly ♪
♪ Papa bear is fat ♪
♪ Mama bear is thin ♪
Oh, he's a teacher.
He has been a teaching assistant in
the multicultural alternative school for 3 years.
He is very popular.
I'm so tired!
Woah, woah.
The kids are very excited for outdoor class time.
We are in the nature now.
Divide up in teams and
write down words related to nature
in Korean please.
Andrei organizes outdoor classes often
to make learning Korean easier
for kids who are not good at it.
Pine needle.
What is this?
Yes, pine mushroom. Okay.
Pine mushroom.
What is mushroom in Korean?
- Beoseot. / - Beoseot.
Pine cone.
So many questions!
The kids' motivation to learn is impressive.
Do you guys like studying outdoor?
Yes, it's fun!
- Was it fun? / - Yes.
I love the nature and the class atmosphere is better.
I like leaves and it is fun writing on friend's back.
Should we come here for next class?
Yes!
Alright, high-five!
Saenal School is an alternative day school.
Before going to a regular school,
Goryeo and other foreign students
who just started their lives in Korea,
learn Korean and Korean culture
in this multicultural school.
Did you understand everything?
You didn't understand?
Please explain to your friend behind you.
This class is very interesting.
The class is very multicultural
with 3 different countries in one class.
Half of the Vietnamese students
speak Korean.
The Russians that speak Korean well
explain to the ones that don't.
They also try to understand by
body language and context.
Hello, I'm from the class next door.
Can you help me for a second?
What's happening in the middle of class?
He has to color and draw,
but we can't communicate.
(A frustrated Goryeo student)
The teacher and the student can't communicate.
This is a frequent occurrence here.
Why are you so angry?
Because the dish I drew is not pretty.
You can always draw a pretty dish.
He said he'd do it if you give him one more chance.
Will you draw without being angry?
He's still angry.
Andrei is the bridge of communication.
Which color do you want to use?
I can draw with any color.
Wow, that's amazing!
I work as the bridge.
I deliver foreign culture to Korean teachers.
My goal and role is to not only interpret
but also deliver what's in the heart.
(Happiness found in Korea)
(Cultural Youth Center for Korean-Russians)
After his work at the school,
Andrei volunteers at Cultural Youth Center
for Korean-Russians, or Goryeo people.
He helps Korean-Russian children
hang out and study after school in the center.
Who's in this team?
Sit here.
The center that opened last year,
successfully works as the Goryeo kid's resting place.
Is this how you do it?
Yes, you are doing very well.
Which color do I use?
You can use green.
There are no scissors.
You have to use your hands.
He is so busy.
I wish I was busier.
It's not that bad right now.
I wish there are more children.
Not out in the streets but here.
Andrei was a well-known
Korean interpreter in Ukraine.
Even in the grateful and fancy life,
something felt empty.
He chose Korea for a new life.
And he found that answer from the children.
I had everything in Ukraine including money.
However, I wasn't happy.
I really wanted to live a happy life.
(The dad of many children)
Kids!
Who's crying?
Andrei, help your wife.
He is very upset.
They barely managed to calm him down.
Not giving him any break,
the children climb on his dad.
They waited for their dad so much.
He said Africa!
Okay, let's go to Africa.
He is such a fun dad.
No wonder they wait for him so much.
(Play with me too)
Jusil who took care of 4 kids the whole day
is a super mom.
Let me give you a massage.
(Special massage for his wife)
He is a rather kind husband.
Let me see your hand.
It spread more.
Yes, it did.
Oh, no. Her hand is a mess.
She can't even take medication
because she is breast-feeding the youngest child.
Is this a woman's hand?
It will get better if you give me more love.
- Love is the solution? / - Of course.
Alright.
Let's eat.
Love is good, but we still have to eat.
Andrei met Jusil, who visited Ukraine as a missionary,
fatefully.
He then found new dreams and hopes in Korea
and even found love and happy family.
(Andrei is text-messaging)
Andrei, what are you doing?
You might get absorbed into the phone.
One second, I have a message right now.
- Put it on vibration. / - Alright.
Don't talk like that.
Hold on, I have a call.
Even after his work is done,
he is flooded with counselling texts and calls.
Jusil is about to explode.
Things are getting worse.
Please stop taking more calls.
Hold on.
I don't think the kids should stay there.
They need to leave.
Andrei's getting ready to leave again.
I'm leaving. Thank you, for letting me go.
When a message arrives, my temper goes up.
Then I tell him to put it on silent.
He says okay but he never does.
(What's going on at this hour?)
It's common for him to
go back to work in the middle of the night.
What's going on with the kids in this factory?
Do you know where this is?
- It's a factory. / - Why?
What will you do if this place catches fire?
Why are you smoking here?
Goryeo kids are having a hard time adjusting.
If you smoke here one more time,
you guys will be in serious trouble.
Because Goryeo parents work day and night,
the kids are left alone.
If we go to the convenience store and pay,
they just give us cigarettes.
No one cares.
Korean parents would've been so mad.
Goryeo parents can't speak Korean
and don't know how to report.
They don't think there's a solution.
Andrei has a very busy day of taking care of kids.
(24 hours aren't enough)
A long day has begun.
Waking up is the hardest for Andrei.
However, he still gets ready as soon as possible.
His wife also wakes up.
You aren't late yet.
Not wanting her husband to starve,
she makes breakfast for him.
You are only going to eat 3 or 4, right?
About five. Not that many.
You can't have 4. Have 5.
- Not 4? / - Nope.
3... I'm late.
I have to leave at 6:30 and I only have 2 minutes.
You can eat quickly.
Eat one more.
No, I have to leave.
Not so fast.
He got caught by his children.
The children don't let their dad leave
every morning with their cute and lovely gestures.
Hello, the robot is back!
He's sweating already.
He's already tired even before work.
- My head. / - So cute.
Did I hear that right?
He is cute.
Look how cute he is.
- You are cute. / - Dad.
What do you like about him?
Everything.
Everything.
No reason. No condition.
(Chew)
They have been married for 8 years
and they are still cute and romantic.
I miss my dad!
Such lovely family is
probably Andrei's biggest source of energy.
Mr. Andrei!
Before going to school, he goes to the center first.
Let's eat.
He starts his morning with the children every day.
This is so that he can feed them breakfast.
Sarah, who works with him,
is a huge help to Andrei.
Who's absent today? Lisa?
Anna.
Anna tried to come.
I'm not sure if children eats breakfast or not.
I actually don't ask because
that could hurt the children.
Preparing breakfast for the kids
is a bit costly for a small center,
but he can't give up when he thinks about the kids.
Andrei also acts as a parent to the kids
for the busy Goryeo parents.
Delicious!
Give me some too.
He's like a real dad for them.
At the same time,
his wife's morning is predictable.
You need to wear this or you'll be cold.
I don't want to!
No!
From dressing to feeding the kids...
Nothing is easy.
Oh, dear.
Noah, wake up!
Angela!
We can't miss the kindergarten bus. Hurry!
We have to be out there before the bus!
Oh, no!
It's getting burned.
Unlike the mother, the kids are in peace.
Can you eat by yourself or no? No?
(Shaking his head)
I have to change your brother's diaper.
This is a war.
Hurry, hurry, hurry, hurry.
There's only 5 minutes left.
They called!
What do I do?
Yes, I will.
Hurry, hurry, hurry.
Jusil always feels bad for
not getting the kids ready in time.
Oh, no. 5 minutes!.
She's on mission impossible.
Have fun at the daycare.
Mom...
There are many ways to save time.
I'm sorry, princess.
High-five!
We arrived earlier than the bus!
I'm so relieved.
Have fun at the kindergarten, kids!
Bye.
(Gulping down)
She finally has time to breathe.
You've done well.
It's not easy to raise 4 children.
I haven't even washed my face.
I haven't even brushed my teeth.
I have no break.
After her husband started the volunteer work,
she has a lot more chores to do alone.
So, she ended up with an exhausting solo child care.
(Hands are ruined due to housework and child care)
Doing laundry, raising kids,
doing the dishes, all by myself.
I did everything with bare hands because
there is no time. I'm sad.
I hope it heals soon.
(Her husband's absence)
(Jusil is getting exhausted with chores and child care)
Andrei prepared an unique class again today.
Elementary class 1!
Help me!
Wow!
- Oh, yeah! Oh, yeah. / - Oh, yeah.
It's bibimbap!
- Again, spinach. / - Spinach.
- Cucumber. / - Cucumber.
Do you know why bibimbap is bibimbap?
Because there are a lot of vegetables and rice.
Anton, open up.
The ultimate goal of Saenal School
is to not only learn Korean,
but also the Korean culture.
It's cold.
We eat with our own plates.
But Korean people get together,
mix it in a large bowl and eat together.
♪ Arirang, arirang, arariyo ♪
Learning Korean culture through experience.
This may be the best way
to be close to and familiarize with foreign culture.
(How does it taste?)
Will it satisfy the kids?
It seems to be fine.
How is the bibimbap?
It's very good!
What a great reaction.
However.
What about we play a game and the loser eats?
I don't want to.
If you want to live in Korea,
you have to learn Korean culture, okay?
You can learn Korean culture through its food.
Understand?
It's an hour past his working hours.
Remember the kids who took Korean class here
and moved to a different school?
Could you get in touch with their parents or friends
and find out what they have been up to?
For elementary and middle school students,
they have to transfer to a regular school after a year.
These kids are also Andrei's responsibility.
Teacher, she tried to commit suicide.
What? She's only in elementary school.
Yes, she is only in elementary school.
She cuts herself.
That little girl?
When did you find out about this?
Not long. Two weeks ago.
Unimaginable things become
real in the children's world.
You have to meet the kids
and listen to what they are going through
and also give them some advice.
(Andrei came to meet the children)
- Are you done with classes? / - Yes.
These are students who graduated from
Saenal School and transferred to a regular school.
What's the hardest part in school?
The hardest.
- Korean. / - Korean is the hardest?
How much do you understand?
- About 80 percent. / - You understand 80 percent?
When do you get frustrated?
I get frustrated when I can't understand.
They are adjusting well.
However, the language barrier
and Korean culture are big obstacles.
How is he doing?
Does he come to school?
- No. / - No, not really?
Was he absent yesterday and today?
- He's been absent the entire week. / - Week?
Oh, my god.
(That evening)
His work continues late in the evening.
He even visits the house of children
who he can't get in touch with.
(Visiting the student who tried to commit suicide)
He came to see the Goryeo student
who is very suicidal.
Do you remember when I cried
because her parents didn't give permission?
She had a grandpa and her mom's name was...
I remember now.
The child went back.
Went back?
- Really? / - Yes.
A volunteer work he started to give
dreams and hopes to wounded children.
Their parents were in Korea first.
After not seeing them for a few years, they came
to live in Korea but it was the same.
This is because their parents still work all day.
So, they can't see their parents even in Korea.
Due to these situations,
they experience inner conflicts and get hurt.
Andrei knows the best that
the biggest hope to these children can be
given through a little attention during hardships.
She didn't go to school for 10 days.
Andrei was able to overcome his hardships
during his early age without any hopes and dreams
and rise again
thanks to someone's warm attention.
I thought that was my last opportunity in life.
I want to be that someone who gives hope
to these Goryeo students.
I want to be that some who guides
those who think they have lost it all.
(Ma'am is a bit difficult)
Andrei has busy days
working at the school and the center.
- Hello? / - Hello.
Yes, ma'am.
Can you come and help us with the field?
Yes.
An unknown ma'am has summoned Andrei.
Hello, reverend.
Hello, ma'am.
I wonder when my son-in-law would
stop calling us ma'am and reverend.
Okay, let's we start working.
They were his father and mother-in-law.
Ma'am, I'll do it.
That ma'am again.
Apparently, that is one thing he can't say in Korean.
I feel like I'm not being treated as a mother.
So I nagged him a lot in the beginning.
Other people ask me
why I still let him call me that.
Mother-in-law.
Father-in-law.
After my mother passed away at an early age,
I can't call anyone else a mother.
It's probably because I am scarred.
I can't say that word.
Like this.
Even though he doesn't call them properly,
he runs to them when they need his help.
It's expensive to use a machine, right?
It'd be a lot easier to use a cultivator.
Would you buy me a cultivator for my birthday?
(Panicking)
When is your birthday?
Birthday...
My lunar birthday is June 26th.
Do you have the money to buy me a cultivator?
I don't have the money,
but I have the heart.
That looks delicious.
His mother-in-law loves him.
This is red ginseng.
Eat the sweet potato.
- No thank you. / - What? This is delicious.
In Ukraine, this is for animals
like pigs and cows.
It's probably not as good in Ukraine.
Here, you have it.
- This is really good. / - So good.
When I first came to Korea, I ate a lot of vegetables
and became a cow.
Became a cow?
I thought I was a cow or a rabbit.
Just when you start to think that he's Korean,
he's still a foreigner.
(A promise that couldn't be kept)
One sunny weekend morning.
- Come sit here. / - I don't want to.
He needs to act like a dad today.
Andrei said he'd cut his children's hair himself.
You have to cut it like a man.
Shave it off so that it's this short.
Really?
Angela, are you going to get married?
- Yes. / - With who?
Kim Donggyu.
- With Donggyu? / - Kim Donggyu.
- You've already decided? / - Yes, I have.
It's because I don't like him, but I like him.
He gives me popcorns,
plays Dracula with me,
and play bunch of other fun games.
He's the best husband.
What does he look like?
He has curly hair,
His teeth point upward like this
then downward like this
then upward and downward like this.
So I'm a lot more handsome.
What kind of teeth are those?
This family is happy just being together.
Even though it's just an ordinary daily life,
it's a very valuable time for Andrei's family.
Where do you want to go with me?
Today.
I want to go to the theme park.
- Should we go then? / - Yes.
Noah, do you want to go to the theme park?
Of course.
Let's go!
Hurry up and get on!
Even I'm getting excited.
This is Andrei's opportunity
to become a good dad.
(However)
No way.
It can't be.
Mr. Andrei, there are police men at my place.
Police?
I can't understand what they are saying.
What a bad timing.
I'm sorry, I don't think I can go today.
She's too young to understand the situation.
She starts to cry.
No, I'm going to go.
No.
I'll take you next time for sure.
- I need to go. / - Okay.
I want to go to.
Angela, are you alright?
Have fun with the kids.
Please, take good care.
Let's go, kids.
I'm leaving.
Hopefully, this won't hurt them.
Do you understand your dad?
No?
(She feels the same)
I was just dazed.
We are going to leave him out and go.
He's meant for the Goryeo people's center.
Do you really have to do this, Andrei?
Even the police car is here.
It must be a serious situation.
There are about 4,000 Goryeo people in Gwangju,
living in a village.
They look for Andrei if something happens.
The police came, but I couldn't understand.
So I called you.
He doesn't understand why you are here.
We received a report saying
there was an illegal immigrant is here.
Who reported?
I can't tell you that.
They said they got a report.
Often times, conflicts with residents lead to a report.
We have to check whether he is
an illegal immigrant or not.
We are just going to check.
The only person he can depend on is Andrei
in this foreign country.
Because he knows that
he can't leave them be.
Okay, there is no problem.
It seems like they are both legal.
We will leave.
- Alright. / - It's fine.
Thank you.
That was a relief.
Thank you so much.
I'm off now. My family's waiting at home.
My friend was very scared.
Not only does he not understand Korean,
he also doesn't know Korean law.
He thought he was in trouble
just because police came to see him.
Anyways, I'm worried about the children.
I want to go home and eat.
Alright.
- She's tired. / - I'm hungry.
I'm also hungry.
Let's ride.
She begins to hurry as her children get hungry.
- You have 4 kids? / - Yes.
You are a patriot.
Even for Jusil, a former kindergarten teacher,
4 children are too much.
Your husband is very impressive.
Are they all boys?
No, I have one daughter.
That's a relief.
You are very brave.
Very brave.
You've done a deed for the country.
Stay here.
- Thank you very much. / - My goodness.
Thank you.
No!
The children disappeared
as soon as she diverted attention.
Why are you trying to go on the road?
You are bleeding.
Don't touch him.
It's because you ran first.
Because you ran, your brothers followed you.
- Should you do that or not? / No.
That was very dangerous.
Okay.
(Emergency room)
Hospitals don't open during weekends.
Thankfully, he was treated in the ER.
You are brave.
Is Baul okay?
She couldn't keep her promise with her kids.
Then, Baul got hurt.
It's been a hurtful day for
both the children and the mother.
(Andrei is still outside)
Why aren't you with your family yet?
Hello?
Why are you still visiting students at this hour?
Because I can only talk to the parents
after they are done with work.
I wish there were 3 Andreis.
I can't do this alone.
Our child is hurt emotionally
so he needs his dad,
but you are helping other children outside.
He should go home early on a day like this.
However, he went to visit his student late at night.
His student assaulted his friend and
he is waiting for legal punishment.
The only person they can discuss the matter with
is Andrei.
If he does not go to school,
he needs to go to the youth detention center.
My husband says let's go back to Russia.
Going home can worsen the situation.
But in Korea, we can't control the kid.
He was a good student until elementary school.
He became rebellious as he entered middle school.
You can't leave him alone.
You can't give up on him.
You have to be next to him, always.
Her son came back after couple of days.
He goes into his room without saying a word.
This doesn't stop Andrei from trying.
What do you think about youth detention center?
What are you going to do?
- I don't know. / - Don't know?
Do you think it's over?
You don't think things can get better?
No.
Studying was way too difficult.
I started to just sleep in classes.
Then, I didn't go to school.
I hope he opens up more.
(Sitting on pins and needles)
Did he get stitches?
No.
What did the doctor say?
He should not be in the sun.
I'll look after them more carefully.
You won't fall anymore.
(I'm playing in the theme park right now)
Jusil could have been really mad.
Andrei is thankful and sorry for his wife
who isn't saying anything.
Volunteer work comes with a sacrifice of his family.
Thanks to Jusil,
Andrei could have made it this far.
This feels so good. So nice.
You didn't know I liked it this much, right?
Yeah, I didn't know.
(They promised to live a valuable life before marriage)
(The couple has been through so much)
Stop crying.
I tried my best not to cry.
I guess I'm also a woman.
I need a hug.
The couple's love becomes stronger
in this tough reality.
(Tightening the belt)
Andrei came to the community service center
because he has good news.
I came to report my income... I'm a recipient.
Have a seat.
(Currently, a recipient of basic livelihood guarantees)
As he became the recipient of basic livelihood,
he needs to file a report
even if he has a little income.
Last year, my monthly pay was $1100.
What happens if my pay is increased by $200?
The standard living expenses for a family of 6 is
about $1,800.
If there is an income within this family,
we give back $1,800 minus that income
because it is a subsidiary wage.
So, we don't give out everything.
That was not a very good news.
I called my wife telling her my income increased.
I have nothing to say now because
it's technically the same as before.
(That afternoon)
Thank you.
Thank you for the clothes.
He got a bag full of clothes from his acquaintance.
This is a great news for
a father who has a humble life.
There was a time when
Korea did not have high living standards.
I think because of its sad past,
people share a lot.
We like it.
(Andrei's house)
Blue shirt for me.
Sit here.
Angela, who has been interested in fashion,
is also very excited.
Wow, it even has a tie.
I'm dressed!
Wow, it's really pretty.
Try this on.
The children are busy trying all the clothes.
They are so cute.
Wow, Angela, you are so pretty.
It seems like she's not satisfied with something.
Do you have any clothes that you want from here?
Nope.
I want a dress
with shoulder pads
and decorations here.
Short sleeves with decorations.
- Oh, the one with shoulder pads. / - Shoulder pads.
And nothing here.
I wanted to wear that.
Okay.
I hope Angela's wish comes true.
Andrei's preparing his home food
for his family.
It's Ukrainian food that's hard to come by.
It's the best!
Ukrainian food is also unfamiliar to us.
He ate this often back in Ukraine like rice.
The recipe seems to be very interesting.
The kids are very intrigued by the cooking.
They can't seem to get their eyes off of it.
It's called "okroshka."
It's a cold soup often eaten during hot summers,
similar to Korean chilled vegetables.
I wonder how it tastes.
This tastes kind of strange.
I'm going to play with you a lot now, okay?
I haven't been to a theme park
and camping.
Let's go to the theme park and camping.
I want to go camping in a camping car.
Let's live in a house
instead of an apartment.
A house with garden?
I don't like apartments.
I don't like the elevators.
Hooray, Ukraine! Hooray, Korea!
Hooray!
(My Neighbor, Charles)
The children
are crazy over Mr. Andrei.
What is the key to your popularity?
I become the student when I go to school.
Because I didn't go to school that much,
I know how valuable the time there is.
So when I go to school,
I'm very happy.
It must have been very difficult
to become a teacher as a foreigner.
When I came to Korea, I've been idle
for the first time in my life.
Even though I was good in English or other things,
there are so many experts in Korea.
So I couldn't find anything to do.
Then, I heard through a radio that
there is a school for foreigners
and they were looking for a teacher.
I didn't want to go,
but my wife kept telling me to go.
It seems like your wife
actually gave you the job then.
I thought it was good at first.
However, he became too involved in it.
As he became too involved...
I began to think he paid less attention...
- To the family. / - Yes, you are right.
She's trying to share something.
(I'm sorry, honey!)
He should feel bad.
He was always with the kids at school.
I couldn't see much of him as a husband or a dad.
There was a reason why her hands are like that.
A woman's hands should not be like that.
Please say something to him.
How could you be so busy
to pay such little attention to your family, Andrei?
Of course, I want to be a good husband and dad.
It's everyone's dream.
However, what the Goryeo kids are going through
is actually heartbreaking.
They don't have parental care
because their parents work day and night.
The parents don't have time to take care of the kids.
They get arrested,
and even try to commit suicide.
They get into horrible situations.
I'm the only person
who can help those kids out.
You have two jobs.
Do you make more income?
No. Since I'm only a teaching assistant,
I have no monthly income during breaks.
The juvenile center is
an unpaid volunteer work.
Then, why do you work so much
even though you don't get paid that much?
My life wasn't easy either.
I used to be a kickboxer.
In Ukraine, there was corruption.
The president of kickboxing association
was the judge.
He didn't judge properly so I sued him.
Then he got extremely mad
and took away all my opportunities as a kickboxer.
I tried to commit suicide after.
After that I became a homeless person.
I thought I lost everything by then.
Fortunately, I met a Korean friend
and learned Korean,
which gave me a second life.
So, I want to be the person
who opens the door to the second life
for these children because
I know the struggles these children go through.
That is very respectable and impressive.
Very respectable and impressive,
but what about Jusil next to him?
She raises all those kids alone...
Yes, your dream is great.
But, what are you going to do with our family?
That's what I exactly wanted to say.
- That's what I exactly feel. / - Sit here please.
I want him to pay more attention
to the family.
I also get mad because
there are so many phone calls.
But by doing this,
he changes a child's life and
even saves a child's life.
Isn't that admirable and don't you respect it too?
- What do you think? / - It's very hard to say.
I also want those children to be well
and wish they don't choose the worst.
It's hard even for us
when we go off to a foreign country to live.
It would be nice to meet a nice teacher.
But, still pay more attention to the family...
My wife may be patient
and frustrated.
However, I know she supports me very much.
Other women can't even imagine.
In this world...
Just come home earlier.
She doesn't want any fancy words.
Just get home earlier.
A time just for your wife.
Can't you make some time for your family?
At least for the weekend.
Jusil's Day.
- Let's make Jusil's Day. / - On weekends.
- What do you think? / - At least once a week.
- I like it. / - You do?
Just once per week, Andrei.
- Saturday. / - Okay, Saturday.
- Problem solved! / - Saturday.
You have to keep your word.
I hope you keep your promise.
If it's not an emergency,
take the calls next day.
He needs to devote more time for his wife.
Don't you think, kids?
Be better.
Thank you.
Why do you do all the work by yourself?
- Is there really no one? / - That is because...
You have to be good at both Korean and Russian.
If they are good at both,
they usually have a good job.
I hope there are more people
who do volunteer works.
I really wish more people would volunteer.
I will recruit.
He's recruiting.
He really didn't volunteer by himself.
He could do it because he has his wife.
I think Jusil is also doing volunteer work.
I think so, too. Jusil's sacrifice played...
- A significant role. / - All of the family.
You should really know this.
If it weren't for you,
numerous kids would probably
be going through a lot of pain and troubles.
I'm very happy
when I'm volunteering.
Thank you for giving me a happy life.
Thank you for being with me.
- I'm sorry. / - No, I love you.
The work that even Koreans in Korea can't do.
The fact that you are doing that
coming from a foreign country,
makes me feel embarrassed.
I truly respect what you do and thank you.
Thank you for being with us today.
Thank you.
Have a happy life.
This concludes My Neighbor, Charles.
- Good-bye. / - Good-bye.
Ouch, it hurts!
Korea!
One, two...
- Good-bye. / - Good-bye.
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