(Small Town Romance Cinema)
The movie, "Along with the Gods"
hit 10 million views in just 16 days.
In just 13 days, the movie, "1987,"
became 1st place on the box office list.
(Danyang, Chungcheongbuk-do)
(Population of around 30,000)
(Aegok, a small town in Danyang)
(37 households and 67 residents)
(We asked the residents of Aegok)
(If they have ever been to a cinema)
Have you ever been to the movies?
No.
I've never been to one.
I had to keep the house.
My in-laws were very scary.
To not have a single experience
of going to the movies their whole lives...
Frankly, I can understand it in my head,
but I can't understand it in my heart.
It's like a multiplex.
So I thought that many would
have seen movies before.
- You have to take a day off. / - It takes a whole day.
It's about 60km from here.
(There is no cinema in Danyang)
(The new hot place of Aegok, Mr. Wu's)
There seems to be a house closed on all sides.
Closed on all sides?
It's got a courtyard.
Since it's a movie cinema,
how about we wear a uniform?
- Bring out that theater vibe... / - That's really nice.
How do we describe this location?
- You can call it "Mr. Wu's." / - Mr. Wu's?
The Wu-cinema.
Wow. Mr. Wu's and the Wu-cinema sound prefect.
(Staff of the Wu-cinema)
I wanted our team members to be
all movie-related.
(Others have gladly answered to Dongil's call)
- Yes, we go, yes! / - Yes, we go, yes!
Head of installations... I'll do it.
- Installations? / - Yes, installing this and that.
Head of safety is Changsuk.
All you need is your face for this job.
- I'm good now. / - No, it's fine.
(Chansuk is in charge of safety and many other things)
♪ If only you'd call me ♪
♪ My love's unconditional, unconditional ♪
He's like one of those old guardian trees
at the entrance of the villages.
He always takes on...
The burden for us.
- Yes, hello? / - Hello?
- Yes. / - Yes, hello!
My name is Lee Junhyeok.
- Oh, yes, hello. / - Yes.
I'm the head of snacks for this project.
- I see. / - Yes.
In "Mr. Go," Junhyeok
acted out the gorilla.
(Junhyeok did the motion capture for the gorilla)
(Unlike his first impression, he is very diligent)
We have prepared a special cinema for
everyone in this village...
(Head of marketing and eating, Lee Sungkyoung)
It's good.
(She eats a lot but doesn't gain weight)
(The tough girl of the Wu-cinema)
She's got long legs.
(One day in October of 2017)
Line them diagonally.
(The one and only Romance Cinema in the world)
From here, it's got that Colosseum-like feeling.
- Yes. / - Totally.
We did an amazing job.
(Small Town Romance Cinema)
(In Theaters Now)
(Small Town Cinema: Overgrown Bromance)
(Episode 2: Cinema Paradise)
(50 minutes to the grand premiere)
(All that's left to do is to set up the snack stand)
- That's not enough. / - Two-thirds?
Move over.
That's what it says.
(More and more)
(It's going to overflow...)
A little too...
This isn't much anyway.
How long does it take like this?
10 to 15 minutes?
Really?
Menu.
(Sungkyoung begins to decorate the menu board)
Oh, it's popping!
It's like those rubber balls!
I can smell it!
(Very interesting)
This is kind of fun.
It's almost cute.
Pop, pop!
I've never seen something like this.
Be careful.
This is fun!
It sounds like fireworks, too.
("Popcorn" reminds us of this movie)
(The highlight scene of "Welcome to Dongmakgol")
Did I put in too much?
I told you that it says to put two-thirds only...
(It's about to rain popcorn)
Then you flip it, right?
Like this... Oh!
Like that...
But it's weird to put salt in here.
- How? / - You're supposed to...
- Salt it and shake it. / - Shake!
But salt isn't good...
For the elders...
It'll be too plain.
That's true.
- Salt it a bit. / - A bit?
(Shake it, shake it)
It's good now.
- Is it? / - Yes.
(Yum)
Shall I try it with a bit of sesame oil?
- Sesame oil... / - Might be good.
Where's my uniform?
Chewy and soft rice cakes!
(Rice cakes from the market)
Done!
Done!
It's done!
(Finally, everything is ready)
(Once nature calls on the evening sky)
(The Romance Cinema is open for business)
(30 minutes to the grand premiere)
(Some early guests are)
(Making their way to the Wu-cinema)
(However)
(The staff members are still changing)
You also put on the black pants, right?
Yes, I did.
Guests are coming now.
(Their only hope)
(Lovely Go)
(Needs to recharge on sodium)
Oh, hello.
Please, come in.
Welcome!
Welcome.
Please, come in.
You can sit wherever you'd like.
Someone must have come!
Come in! Please, come in!
Take a seat and we'll...
Let me help you first with snacks.
We made it just now.
(Popcorn from just a few minutes ago)
It's just popped corns,
so there isn't much to it, but...
(Everything seems new to the elders)
It's nothing special or anything,
but people have popcorns at the cinema. Please try.
As for the seats,
the lower ones are good as they are,
but the bigger chairs can be adjusted.
Some people find it comfortable,
but some find it dizzy.
This can be for your back,
or it can be for the head.
If you try it,
it can be comfortable.
(Detailed care for each and every guest)
If you trying leaning on it...
Would you like to try leaning back?
If you try leaning back,
I'll adjust it for you.
(A warm person through and through)
It's comfortable.
(20 minutes to the grand premiere)
(And this is...)
Today, we're showing "The Grand Heist."
Oh, my! I don't look nice right now!
You came to me when I don't look nice!
Oh, take your time! Take your time!
You look beautiful now, too.
I need to wash up to go somewhere.
(Pretty ladies)
Do you have any memories about cinemas?
I've never been to one.
I had to keep the house.
My in-laws were very scary.
If you get a chance...
A chance to watch a movie on a big screen...
- How would that feel? / - I'll try it. I can try it now.
It'll be a good chance.
- I'll like it. / - What would be the best part?
Just the experience alone will be good.
I mean, I can experience it because I'm still alive.
I think I can say
that I've lived enough years.
My mother passed away when she was 56.
I've lived so many more years than her.
Welcome!
Welcome! This way, please.
Welcome!
Come sit at the front.
You'll get a better view.
If you put this over your knees...
- May I? / - Yes, of course.
Like this...
One for everyone.
We'll just share.
No, we have enough.
Here. Here's more.
- No. / - Sorry?
You two must be very close.
We just made this.
It's good to have it during the movie.
To keep you warm...
Here...
- Take one. / - Hello.
Yes, hello.
(A cinema where everyone smiles)
- You look better in person. / - Oh, I do? Thank you.
Let me give you a bracelet.
Bracelet!
- Like this. / - You're all here in our town.
There you go.
Oh, no. Just a minute!
This got loose.
It shouldn't!
- We've got cold drinks, too. / - Is it better?
It's good, right?
Hurry up!
It's so bright around here because of the lights.
Lights are all on...
Let's go inside.
Oh, welcome!
Welcome!
Our cinema is a full house today!
(The married couple from earlier today)
Take a seat.
Well, it's been 40 something years
since you've last watched a movie.
But the two of you had to
sit individually, right?
(Same for Mr. and Mrs. Wu)
I mean, it would be nice for couples...
Not a single couple is sitting together here tonight.
(The neighbors are very close in Aegok)
(10 minutes to the grand premiere)
(Footsteps continue on finding)
(Their way to the Romance Cinema)
We'll be showing movies every night
for the next four days.
Is it going to be at Mr. Wu's?
If I'm not busy, I'll go see it.
They came here for us, so I'll go see it.
Of course, I'll be there.
Even if it's cold at night?
Yes, even if it's cold, I'll wear warm clothes and go.
My daughter-in-law bought me
lots of warm clothes for me to wear.
(For some, it'll be a visit back into their memories)
(And for others, this may be a new experience)
(It's now time for the movie)
This is tea with almonds and walnuts.
- Would you like some tea? / - Or...
There are also other drinks.
(Empty chairs are now filled with romance)
Oh, be careful!
- Wow. It's full. / - Yes, I know.
It's packed.
We're sold out.
Bracelet!
A bracelet for everyone!
- How nice of you. / - Thank you.
It's for everyone.
- Done. It's pretty. / - It is.
Right?
They really like these bracelets.
So cute...
Glow-in-the-dark bracelets!
A bracelet for you!
(The movie will begin shortly)
(The first movie of the Wu-cinema)
("The Grand Heist")
(Seong Dongil, Go Changsuk, Cha Taehyun)
(Oh Jiho, Min Hyorin, Kim Hyanggi)
(A movie with not only amazing actors)
(But also with a strong and unique storyline)
It's a story
similar to that of "Robin Hood."
A group of just men punish corrupt officials,
and Changsuk plays a very funny character.
We'll disappear like the wind
with all of your money.
(The movie finally starts)
(Or not...)
(Another guest hurries to Mr. Wu's)
(Hmm, what is... That noise?)
Oh, you made it!
Can I go in now?
Welcome. Hold my hand.
Would that be more difficult?
- I'll just take this inside. / - Alright, let's take it there.
- I'll just put it on the side. / - Let's find you a seat.
I'll put it here.
The movie just started.
You're just in time.
I'll get you some popcorn.
(Finally, the movie starts)
(The cinema instantly became silent)
(Focused)
(Are they enjoying the movie?)
(However, our head of installation is looking serious)
(Is this the best resolution?)
(Slight adjustment)
Take this if you're cold.
It's a heat pack.
(The temperature change is huge in October)
(And Sungkyoung is worried about the elders)
This will keep you warm.
This will keep you warm.
I'm getting a runny nose.
(Hot tea and popcorn is always ready)
(I get hungry easily)
Would you like some warm tea?
Warm tea?
- It's tea. / - Thank you.
Be careful. It's hot.
(The scene where a warrior named Dongsu)
(Is ambushed while crossing over a frozen river)
(The elders can't take their eyes off)
(The action scene of the movie)
They seem to be enjoying it
even though it's chilly tonight.
(First meeting of the experts from different fields)
(Fart)
(Who could the convict be?)
It's you!
What is?
What is?
(Charming)
(He looks familiar)
- This was the first day of filming. / - Right.
(Memories come back)
(The scene where the experts work together)
(To get out of a dangerous situation)
I'll be back.
(Dongil is tied up and can't move)
My friend, I really thought I was going to die.
You little rat! I got you now!
Why you...
(Laughing)
We did pretty well, now that I see it.
(Small Town Cinema: Overgrown Bromance)
(The movie is already nearing the end)
(Everyone is looking at the same screen)
(But each one has a different thought)
(And everyone will take home a different memory)
Thank you. Did you enjoy the movie?
Tomorrow,
we'll be screening
a more fun movie about a story of a grandma.
- You'll be back, right? / - Yes!
Thank you very much.
- Thank you. / - Thank you.
Photos! Photos!
Instant photos!
(The elders begin to leave the Romance Cinema)
Was it okay?
When was the last time you watched a movie?
That was a few decades ago, I think.
It's really been a long time then.
I even forgot the title.
How old are you this year, sir?
- 83. / - Oh, 83.
I'll go by myself.
No, it's okay.
At least to over there...
You'll walk with me?
Yes.
(She looks sorry, but happy at the same time)
There isn't a single streetlamp here.
How were you going to go
in this pitch darkness?
There are streetlamps around here
but they're not on tonight.
(Maybe this will help)
Do you know if I can get a chair from there?
Chair?
(She says she needs a plastic chair)
I'll ask them later.
Grandmother says
she needs a plastic chair.
The chair over there...
Alright. I'll be going to
the market in the city either
tomorrow or the day after tomorrow.
- Just one, right? / - Yes, one.
Okay, I'll get it for you.
Since I'm walking you, I'll know where you live.
We made a visit earlier today.
We came by your house today...
Anyone home?
- I don't think so. / - I don't see anyone.
- Thank you. / - It's nothing.
We'll have to turn on the lights.
I can turn it on. Don't worry.
I'll wait until you turn the lights on.
- Alright. Good night, ma'am. / - Thank you.
- I'll get that chair for you. / - See you tomorrow.
She said she'll see us tomorrow!
Wow. This road
is really dark.
So I thought she wouldn't come tomorrow.
But she said she'll come tomorrow.
She said...
She'll see me tomorrow again.
It does feel a little empty
with all the elders gone.
(Tonight's excitement lingers in the empty cinema)
So this is what it feels like...
This is going to get wet
with the morning dew. Put them all on one side.
Look at how they all folded the blankets for us.
- Where? / - There.
Wow. The blankets...
They've folded all the blankets.
We don't have anything left to do.
- Oh, my... / - This is amazing.
All we need to do is to collect them.
They didn't just put them away.
It's all nicely folded.
No, like that.
Just like this?
(The hearts of the elders warm up the night air)
The cups are all nicely put away, too.
They're better than us.
We should take photos of these.
The elders...
(Thanks to the elders, cleaning up is over already)
Oh, my back...
(Junhyeok is tidying up the snack bar)
It went well today, right?
- You threw away all the popcorn? / - Yes.
It was too soggy.
Why did you throw it all away?
It was too soggy.
I didn't throw away the rice cakes.
What's wrong?
I didn't see this.
Are you alright?
I was going to blow...
I was going to blow at this and cover it...
I don't know what to say...
Why is this so clean?
Oh, it's glass!
I didn't know that it was glass.
There's nothing here.
I was supposed to do this.
Let's clean that.
(Changsuk, in the meantime...)
You're back!
- Isn't it cold? / - Yes, it's so cold.
Put on a jacket! You'll get sick.
Anyhow,
I thought she would say that she won't come back.
But at the end, she said...
- "I'll see you tomorrow." / - Oh, really?
Yes, that's what she said. So...
Remember that empty house
- That we visited at the end? / - Yes.
She's the grandmother from that house.
I thought she'd say she won't come back.
- But she said she will. / - But she said...
"See you tomorrow," as she entered her room.
Let's have dinner.
We'll just have meat barbeque.
Okay.
I'll first get the rice cooking then.
Glutinous rice...
How to cook glutinous rice...
Water...
Senior Dongil, to cook glutinous rice,
you add less water, right?
No, just regular amount of water.
Same as regular rice?
Same as regular rice.
You can add the same amount.
There isn't much glutinous rice.
Don't put in much?
(She decides to trust Dongil's words)
I don't want to ruin it...
No, no. You'll do fine.
Cook it just like regular rice?
Yes, of course.
Just like regular rice...
(Worried, worried)
Done?
Water's enough, right?
It seems less.
Let's figure out how much water to put in...
Is this enough?
This seems fine.
You need more water.
More?
Of course.
Oh, I don't know.
I don't know any more.
(We're not having rice tonight)
Please cook well.
Please let the rice cook well, please.
I can change now, right?
Yes, you can change.
Something comfy...
Hey, let's all wear our team hood. It looks warm.
Let's all wear this.
- It looked warmed. / - Yes, it's warm.
I'll wear this. It's an XL.
We need a size XXL.
XXL? Oh, for Changsuk?
Yes.
What size is this one?
It's triple XL.
- Really? / - Not double but triple...
Triple XL.
Changsuk wears a triple XL?
I do wear triple XL for certain brands, actually.
Is there a double XL?
No, I like that triple XL size.
Triple that triple, triple.
Do you want it now?
- What? / - Your hood.
No, let me season the meat first.
Seasoning...
(Pork belly, salt)
(Pepper)
Are you making the sauce?
(Pepper paste, soybean paste)
(Minced garlic)
(Hot peppers)
What would we have done without you?
I'm going to have it with the pepper later.
Yes, I think that would be a good choice.
- The sauce... / - Wow.
(Nom)
Done? Good?
(Nom)
Should I start on the meat?
Yes, you can start the barbeque.
Is it too early to start?
- No, you can start on it. / - Is it okay?
(Fire)
We're having meat!
Meat!
It's all been seasoned.
Yes, I did a little.
I'll make the sesame dipping for those who like it...
(Adding sound effect with her lips)
And I'm confident about my meat.
(Smell of meat)
Yes. This is it.
You did so well. You did.
Ouch! Hot!
- That was scary. / - It smells amazing.
Wow...
How's the rice?
It's a little... It's not watery.
- I like it less watery. / - Yes.
- Hard-boiled rice... / - It's good, right?
- Yes. / - Right.
- Thank goodness... / - Changsuk!
Yes.
Rice is done.
Well, Sungkyoung first.
(Lady first)
Rice is amazing, right?
Yes.
You added just enough water.
Had I put in more, it would have turned into porridge.
You were right.
Oh, it smells amazing.
- Thank you for the food! / - Enjoy your dinner!
Oh, goodness.
(A piece of meat and a spoon of rice)
You cooked the meat well.
- It's delicious. / - You did great.
It's good.
I'm good at it.
Cooking at high heat is the key.
- You're really good. / - Keeps all the juice...
Am I eating the most rice?
I eat more meat than rice.
(The hungry one is silent)
I feel better now.
I do feel very proud...
I didn't think it could be anyone's first movie...
- Neither did I. / - It felt nice.
I was really surprised
that it was someone's first time.
And when they said they'll see us again,
they meant it.
Exactly.
I saw their reactions from the back.
I wasn't sure if they would understand the story.
But I saw many of them laughing.
They were all really cute.
What's tomorrow's movie?
- "Miss Granny." / - "Miss Granny."
It's got lots of laughing points.
I hope many of them will come back tomorrow.
It'll be lots of laughs and tears tomorrow.
So I think that we should go early in the morning
and put up some posters
for them to see.
What time should I set the alarm for?
I told you already. Around 5-7 in the morning.
5-7 in the morning?
(Kidding, kidding)
- After breakfast... / - Have an early breakfast.
Eat early.
I told you to have breakfast at 5:30 a.m.
We had too much garlic today.
Let's not face each other tonight.
Let Junhyeok sleep in the middle.
(Tired)
(Ow)
(She's going to fall asleep like this...)
Ready the blankets first, Sungkyoung.
It'll be cold.
Alright?
(Dongil worries about Sungkyoung)
I think you can just wear this tomorrow.
Good!
Nice...
(Setting tomorrow's schedule)
How about a performance in the garden?
Presents for all of you!
- Jackets? / - Wow, thanks.
Thank you!
I hope it fits you.
- Is this mine? / - Yes.
One 110 and two 105.
I hope it fits!
(Off to change right away)
Thanks.
- Look at this. / - It seemed light and warm.
I had to buy it.
(Stumbling)
It may not be the warmest...
But it's for layering.
(Dongil and Junhyeok also try theirs on)
Light, right?
Oh, it fits!
Thank god.
Is it comfy?
Cute.
It fits.
(Looks like it was custom-made for him)
You can't see the brand, too.
(The PD looks especially cold at this moment)
Aren't you cold?
I think...
I think that it'll be nice to talk with
elders who come to the cinema
earlier than others.
So let's do that tomorrow.
That's what I think.
Remember the grandma with the cart?
We were passing by the village hall,
and there was a food truck there.
You know those plastic chairs, right?
- Oh, the blue ones. / - She asked me to get her one.
So tomorrow or whenever,
I'm thinking of buying one for her.
Let's wrap up and go to sleep.
- Good job, everyone. / - Nice day.
Sleep tight!
Is this on?
Yes, it's all on.
- Why don't you sleep on that end. / - Yeah?
Why?
Just in case
I start to snore...
I sleep like a stone Buddha.
(The first night goes by at this)
(New but familiar village of Aegok)
(Changsuk is searching online for chairs)
(Where is everyone else?)
Are you up?
I was going to close the door for you.
- The air surely is nice here. / - Yes.
Yes, it is.
And so is your snoring sound.
(Last night...)
(Snoring hard)
(Dongil couldn't get a deep sleep)
(Where do I have to go?)
(Snoring)
- Did you sleep well? / - Sorry?
- Did you sleep well? / - Yes, and you?
Someone kept on banging on the door in my dream.
But it was actually Changsuk's snoring.
This is all Changsuk's snoring
that got us wandering around.
(Hehehe)
I think I'll get some sleep
now that Changsuk's up.
(Chop, chop, chop)
Can I help you?
(Somehow looking very natural)
- Because you'll be cooking. / - No!
I won't be!
- I can't! / - You look like you'll be good at it.
I'm not.
- You look like a chef in every way. / - No, I don't.
Can you wash me a pepper or two?
Sure.
(Hands fit to grab on to a kitchen knife)
Do you put green onions in your eggs?
(Master of breaking eggs with one hand)
(6 eggs cracked within a minute)
(His cooking level seems to be at a master's level)
(Why would you do that...)
(Mixing)
(When it seems ready)
(Tap!)
(No effort)
(Today's first menu)
(Changsuk-style stir-fried potatoes)
(Head chef and his assistant)
- You've seen this, right? / - Yeah.
Chef-style!
Can you put the pork in there
and add a bit of soybean paste?
That's good.
It'll be fine.
- Now get some kimchi. / - Alright.
(Cut, cut)
(The assistant is following the orders quite well)
(But the stew looks like it might explode soon)
I think something's wrong.
Is this normal?
(Very confused)
- Go get some pepper powder. / - Alright.
Add green onions first.
(Looks like his orders are also out of order)
Some peppers...
Add the peppers?
Just add enough.
Oh, my...
Isn't that too much?
Don't you worry.
It's all the same once you swallow it.
Try it.
Looks pretty nice.
(No need for the head chef to taste his food)
Look at the color.
(The assistant tastes it instead of the chef)
Is it alright?
Yes.
You just added this and that, but it's delicious.
You're a chef, alright.
Kimchi stew is easy to do.
(Omelet rolls are almost done, too)
(Delicately)
(Carefully)
You're really good.
(He really is good at cooking)
It's good.
(He's even better at eating)
(Watching out)
(What am I watching out for...)
Would you like some coffee?
Sure.
(Not going to waste a single piece)
(So good)
This is awesome.
I didn't intend it
but we had an American-style break...
- Breakfast. / - Right, breakfast.
- Omelet... / - With omelet...
Coffee...
(Alarm going off)
(Doesn't move a bit)
Did you all sleep well?
About an hour?
You slept only an hour?
- Really? / - One hour?
I'm sleepy.
Get some sleep. You'll need it.
(And the other two slept very well)
After coffee, let's go
change the posters for now.
Right now?
Let's go together, then.
(The fall colors of October)
(The 2nd day of Aegok cinema project)
Hello!
Good morning!
You know about the movie today
at 6 o'clock at Mr. Wu's, right?
Were you there last night?
No, I wasn't.
Come visit us today!
Many people came yesterday.
We're screening this today.
"Miss Granny."
This movie...
It stars Na Munhee!
Visit us if you have the time!
We really need Sungkyoung for this.
Was he there last night?
I don't think so. Maybe?
But he seems like he's got a lot of work.
- Yeah, I know. / - Since yesterday, too.
He's 85 years old.
Grandpa!
Can I walk on this trail?
This is the movie for tonight.
It's a historical comedy.
- Historical? / - Yes.
- Please come join us! / - I'll be waiting!
See you soon!
Good morning!
If you have some time, come to Mr. Wu's!
I need to work.
(Awkward...)
We can't do this.
I can't tell him to skip his work.
We can't just spit it out like that.
But we still have to greet them.
Just a "hello..."
We should say hello.
That grandma with the cart yesterday
asked me to find her a plastic chair.
I think she's planning on carrying that around
and sit whenever she wants to.
I also live with my grandmother
and she has one of those walkers.
I thought about it and realized
that grandma from yesterday was using a mart cart
instead of a walker.
It made me sad to think about it.
So I'm thinking of buying one.
A gift for her...
We can get it delivered.
Grandma, are you in?
- Oh, this house? / - Hello?
We were here yesterday.
Right. She wasn't here yesterday.
She must have gone to work.
I was surfing the internet
to find a walker last night.
But they don't sell one around here.
So the best thing is to
deliver one in person.
But I don't think they sell it in Danyang.
Well, but when you think about it,
the demand is high here.
There may be a seller.
(I promise to get you one, grandma)
So I want to buy one and
give it to her.
(Stop)
Put the poster up here?
Not a bad idea.
I'll help you up.
Put it up high.
High?
It won't look nice here.
Will you be alright?
I'm heavier than you think.
- You can't be heavier than I. / - Well...
That is for a fact.
I can't imagine myself helping you up.
Hurry up. Let's do it.
Oh, my...
- I'll be fine. / - Will you be alright?
I'll be really fine. Let's get to it already.
I'm so worried.
(Wow)
- Here I go. / - Right.
(Nice and flat)
No!
It doesn't stick!
It doesn't stick!
It doesn't stick!
Oh, it does! Strange...
It didn't a minute ago.
Geez, you're heavy.
I told you so.
Is your back alright?
It's not my back. It's my neck.
(Finishing up the work)
(Need to get that corner)
(Can't get to it)
Help me up one more time.
I really didn't want to ask you.
Why are you so heavy?
It'll be quick.
Just help me up like this.
Oh, good!
- Left corner, too. / - Why won't this stick!
Hurry up!
I need tape!
(Handing over the tape)
I'll do it quickly.
(Please just stick)
- Oh, you... / - Got it! Got it!
I can't do it anymore.
(And he can't either)
What about this side?
Why didn't you get that?
How could I when you were making
a dying sound?
Do this side, too.
- Let's just get a chair later. / - Let's get this done.
You're going to get hurt.
Just get this done.
(His new padded jacket is hurt, not his back)
Do two more here.
How much do you weigh?
- I'll help you up. / - Oh, quiet.
I'm way heavier than you.
Two, three!
Got it! Good!
Got it! Good!
It just needs to last a day.
Yeah, my shoulders...
(So sorry)
Let's go, let's go.
We should have brought
Sungkyoung with us.
We're going to need
Sungkyoung whenever we go around the village.
It just needs to last a day.
We should have put more up.
Cover the whole wall...
Let's come back later
and put up more posters.
I hope it'll be slightly warmer today.
Let's see
if there's anything that we can stand on.
We'll at least give it a try.
(A poster that they put up on their way back)
(The movie posters are up)
(Here and there in the village)
(They're excited to present a new joy to the villagers)
- Good morning! / - Hello!
Were you at Mr. Wu's last night?
Yes.
Alright! Come again tonight!
I will!
Actress Na Munhee today!
(Please come again today!)
Have a good day!
Ask her if she enjoyed the movie last night.
Did you enjoy the movie last night?
Yes!
Thank you!
If you have time, come again!
Is it this way?
Yes.
Are you up?
(Sungkyoung's finally up!)
What do I do?
Sleep a little more.
(Dongil is also finally up again)
I needed that sleep.
(Wobble, wobble)
(The omelet rolls are already done)
(Even before breakfast, he has already had 12 eggs)
- This is from last night. / - Put it here.
(Finally, time for a brunch-like breakfast)
- Hey, Sungkyoung... / - Get rid of that.
Oh, okay.
(Changsuk even warms up the cold dishes)
It smells amazing.
(Changsuk-style stir-fried potatoes)
(Bean paste stew prepared by the host)
(Kimchi stew made by Changsuk and Junhyeok)
- Enjoy your meal! / - Enjoy!
Enjoy!
(So hungry)
The hostess here...
She's been secretly preparing all this for us.
So nice of her...
- It tastes great. / - It does.
This is real stuff.
Try this stew, Sungkyoung.
The kimchi stew's great.
It's really good.
(The meat is mine)
(So good that it makes her dance)
What would we have done without Changsuk?
I know.
(Changsuk's snoring is all forgiven now)
Did she make this for us?
With that paste?
Everything's good when it's hot.
Let's have something special for dinner.
(Everything tastes good when you have a company)
Hey, Junhyeok!
Yes?
Let's go wash up.
Alright.
(The one and only bicycle here)
Hey, do me a favor.
Get me my sunglasses from the fridge.
As an actor...
Why did you put it in the fridge?
(What's he saying?)
- No, it's on top of it. / - Oh, I see.
I was wondering why you put it inside.
(Oh, you...)
I thought that you wanted it cool.
It was cool enough last night.
- I'm off. / - Okay.
Go.
Wait, I'm not ready yet.
Nice.
Hurry up!
Good morning!
I think it's my first time biking
on a village trail like this.
Really.
You kind of look like Donkey from that movie.
You know that character, right?
(Making donkey sound)
You're so good at imitating animals!
(An outing for Donkey and his master)
Donkey! Donkey!
Alright, then. I'll see you there.
- Alright! Be careful. / - Okay.
(Swoosh)
Let me get them out of my background.
He needs to fall down for this to be funny.
(Just kidding)
Wow. This is it.
The silver hall of Aegok!
I'm going to wash up quickly
and leave first.
(Greasy hair)
I need to wash up.
I'm so dirty.
(Into the bathroom)
(This is an eye-catcher, no pooping)
There's toothpaste here.
(Sniff, sniff)
This is a laundry soap.
There's no facial soap.
(Fail)
Oh, gosh... I'll just have to wash...
(Changsuk is all alone at Mr. Wu's)
(Receipts)
(Calculating the money spent yesterday)
We spent a lot.
It's almost $300.
That's not much.
Just with card...
(Are you brushing your hair?)
(Nice and sleek)
(Huh?)
Did you wash yet?
I washed my face.
He did right after he woke up.
I'm sorry.
(Why you...)
He's giving you the look.
(Feeling sad inside)
Can you hold this for a minute?
What is it? Let me do it.
- I just want to wash my face. / - Oh, okay.
(Washing with cold water like a man)
(Rub, rub, rub)
(Got that beast-like manliness going)
Shall I spray it on you?
- No. / - It might be good.
(Foam cleanser)
(Not working)
- I don't think it's open. / - It's fine.
I'll just use soap.
No, just water.
How about your neck?
Done.
(Done washing his face)
Dongil said he's going to take a shower.
I'll join him then.
(He did say that he'll take a shower)
I take showers twice a day
when I'm back in Seoul.
Things are different here.
They probably don't wash that well
when they're at home.
Such weirdos...
(Dongil is taking a shower with the laundry soap)
(Oh, that silkiness of the laundry soap)
Are you done?
- Yes. / - Towel...
Turn the nob to the right for hot water.
- Usually, that's for cold water. / - Right.
- Junhyeok! / - Yes?
- Did you bring your lotion? / - Yeah!
- Where? / - Do you need it?
Here's body lotion.
I need one for the face.
I don't have a facial lotion. I don't use one.
Oh, here.
(Rubbing)
What's this?
(Soapy and bubbly)
What is this?
But you need something for your face, no?
(Sniff, sniff)
It's lotion, alright. Just put it on.
- You scared me. / - But why does it turn white?
- That's strange. / - What?
You...
I really don't use this.
What does this say?
I don't know what this is.
- Conditioner. / - Yeah, so it's right.
Isn't that same as lotion?
It's hair conditioner...
What?
(Oh)
(Not the best time to be laughing)
(Stay calm, stay calm)
- What do we do? / - Wash again is what we do.
So I have no lotion in here?
(Go away!)
(Oh, you punk!)
Why do I have no lotion?
(The staff members are also busy getting ready)
When was the first time you went
to see a movie?
(Thinking hard)
When I was really, really young...
When I used to live
near Gwangalli, there was a theater
called Yonghyeon Theater.
I remember "Ben-Hur."
"Ben-Hur" and...
At the time,
there was... Well, I'm from Busan,
and my uncle on my mother's side
owned a small theater then.
So, my father took me with him
to watch a movie when I was in middle school.
I still remember the movie's title
to be something like "48 Hrs."
It was a movie for adults.
There were erotic scenes in the middle.
I don't remember it well as I was wary of my father.
"Why did father bring me here?" I thought.
Those movies are to watch with friends.
It was very uncomfortable.
(A movie that once made Changsuk uncomfortable)
("48 Hrs.," starring Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy)
(A story of a cop and a criminal working together)
(To catch the murderer in 48 hours, rated R)
I think that was my first and my last time
that I went to watch a movie
with my father.
Frankly, after graduating from high school,
I almost led my own life.
Even as a student,
I slept more often at school.
After that, theaters were my home.
I was basically cut off after coming to Seoul.
I frankly feel
really awkward to be left alone
with just my father...
Theaters, you just
need to look to the front. So it's actually better.
But why did he have to choose the movie, "48 Hrs.?"
When I think about it now, it wasn't even that erotic.
It wasn't anything like a sex scene,
but it was something like
some woman doing
some strip show
at a strip bar.
"Sex scene" sounds really strong.
Let's use "bed scene."
Oh, right, I'm sorry.
(Looking away)
A bed scene!
I keep on forgetting the term because I never
had to film such scene.
I did get a little bit of that feeling.
When I heard, "Small Town Cinema,"
what popped up in my head
was a scene from the movie,
"Cinema Paradiso," where the grandfather turns on
a movie projector and the village people
gather to watch the movie.
There's a scene like that.
And that was the kind of feeling
that I wanted here.
(The scene where the movie is shown on a wall)
Personally, at first, I wasn't worried at all.
But later on, I began to get worried because
the movie was longer than I thought.
And I thought the elders
sitting on the edges would leave early.
But they stayed until the end
and I was a little touched.
A visit to a movie cinema
isn't to "kill time" as we often think.
Each of them want to create
a little fantasy of their own.
Anyway, movies are...
Movies aren't something so simple.
A movie cinema
and its movies....
It's really fun.
Movies are really fun.
(Back to Mr. Wu's feeling fresh)
Are you going for a shower?
No, I'm back from one.
The weather is wonderful today.
I'm too old for that.
- Let me get that for you. / - Okay.
My arms don't move easily now.
Your hands meet!
Changsuk!
It's just that
my arms look proportionally short.
I think each of your joint
is as long as a hand-span.
A hand-span here.
Another one here.
All your joints are like that.
It's easy to measure my size.
My first short-film was in 2000.
The title was "Superman in Early Summer."
- What? / - "Superman in Early Summer."
- "Superman in Early Summer." / - Yes.
I'm the superman in the movie.
- Do you fly in it or not? / - I do fly.
- You? / - Yes.
So I went to get my size taken
for my costume with my sister-in-law.
Suddenly, she started laughing
really hard and I asked her why.
She said my chest, waist and leg length
were all the same in size.
(For real?)
This is me flying.
Oh, in the movie?
(So curious)
("Superman in Early Summer," the movie redefines)
(Superman in today's world as someone)
(Who brings small happiness to others)
(Not someone who saves the world)
(Changsuk's wife, Actress Lee Jeongeun)
There he is flying.
Is this an ad?
No, it's my first film.
Oh, a short-film?
You just have your hand up next to a bus.
I'm flying right now.
Wow, you were really thin then.
Huh? You're really flying!
But you were a lot thinner then.
No, I was casted because I was fat.
And later on, I run around
because I can't fly anymore.
(We get why you were thinner back then)
I realized for the first time that
filming a movie isn't as fun as
watching one.
It's just labor.
That's when my wife, Jeongeun,
was pregnant with our first child.
So we were casted together.
She was still pregnant.
It was really fun.
(A clear afternoon)
I need to cover
my face.
(That's going to scare the seniors)
Oh, gosh.
She scared me.
(But her cheerful character)
(Can make anyone smile)
(How does an actress prepare for her outing?)
(First, dry the hair nice and thoroughly)
(Turn and turn)
It's all tangled because I dried it
without brushing it.
It'll be fine.
(After drying her hair)
(She changes into something actress-like)
(Nice and moist)
(And does her hair)
(Happy)
(Finishes off with the sunglasses Dongil gave her)
Done.
I'm all done.
Are we just leaving like this?
She's...
- She's like... / - This completes it.
- A total transformation. / - This completes it.
What's going on here?
- Oh! Nice! / - I really hope my…
Next partner will be just that fashionable.
This sunglasses...
I really like it.
- Stand over here. / - Retro style!
Show us that runway walk.
You two walk down here.
I'm always on a runway.
Really? Like an actor?
I'm always on a runway.
Really?
Like an actor?
(Explosion of sexiness)
Had I been a regular size,
I would have topped everyone off.
(Agree)
I love it here.
Wouldn't it be great to live here for a while?
Maybe for a month or so?
Back in Seoul, everyone's a clean-freak.
But it's not like that here.
(Off to the market place)
Today's the market day.
- It is? / - Yes.
What do we need to buy?
I want some junk food.
♪ Sad, sad, sad, oh, don't make me sad ♪
I think that would be pretty nice, too.
What's that?
This...
(Hit song of Jang Yoonjung)
It's nice, right?
(2 weeks ago in Seoul...)
We need entertainment then.
She's a great singer.
- I like singing. / - That's right. I saw the clip.
- I didn't know. / - She is?
(Choice no. 1, Jang Yoonjung's "Jjan Jja Ra")
♪ Good-bye, oh, my love ♪
How do you sing "Love Battery?"
Both songs go pretty fast.
- Yeah, this is it! / - This is better?
This is it.
♪ Fill me with your love. ♪
- ♪ I think I've ran out of love ♪ / - Lee Sungkyoung!
♪ I can't live without you ♪
♪ No, I really can't ♪
♪ You are my love battery ♪
♪ Boys, oh, boys are all ♪
♪ Like that, just like that ♪
(♪ Ah ♪)
♪ All boys are like that ♪
People used to say, "Boys are like that
but girls are worse."
"They're all the same."
They're both the same!
This is so much fun!
Trots are the best.
Type in Seong Dongil there.
See if his song comes up.
See if it's there.
(Hahaha)
(Let's go!)
It was released in 1999.
Rating of 4.4!
And it's the title song.
(♪ That silent night when the flowers fell ♪)
(We've got a singer)
We should play this song
on the last day or when the elders are coming.
- Good? / - Good idea.
There needs to be music for those who wait.
Today's going to be a trot day.
Thank you!
(Aegok dinner show!)
(Singing seems to have made the trip short)
- We don't have any fruits. / - Right.
- Tangerines! / - This one's...
Better, right?
Yes, a big one. Radish! Radish!
Get one of each.
(Vegetable party)
Now we need meat.
This is going to cost a lot, right?
(I'm the secretary, oops)
Meat?
They're both going to be great.
Which one?
They both seem tasty.
(Can't choose both)
One of this?
Or three? One?
- Let's take this one. / - One?
We'll take the sirloin.
It's not even my card, but my heart aches.
- And pork belly! / - It's so hard.
(Searching for snacks)
This is good with... Oh, there's no milk.
(Sneaky addition!)
(Mission accomplished)
- This one! / - I don't know that one.
(Then you should try it)
(I've got to get out of here)
(Sneaky again)
(Done with grocery shopping)
We couldn't park near the gate.
(So much)
- Thank you. / - Good-bye.
(A big box of goodies)
Wait.
We bought a lot of things!
(Is this really our receipt?)
I think we're all set.
(Somebody help me)
Did we buy chocolate sticks?
Yes!
We did?
When? I didn't see it.
(It all happened secretly)
(Mission accomplished)
(But this was only the beginning...)
I'm like a judge here.
Oh, that looks good!
Look at those big persimmons.
(I want it)
Big persimmons...
Let's get a box of this!
- What? / - Big persimmons!
What do you think?
We can freeze it like ice cream
or have it warm.
It's soft.
Alright, get one.
- We only bought tangerines. / - Then...
You buy it with this. I'll be loading.
This one? Or that one?
Whichever is fine.
- Buy it. / - I'm a poor decision maker.
Buy both? What do I do?
Buy one.
(Hehehe)
(Meanie)
What do I do?
Hello.
We need to finish them in 2-3 days.
These are turning ripe right now.
So if we were to finish them soon,
I think these will be good enough.
Two, three, four, six, seven, eight!
That's enough.
This one's on me.
Thank you.
Got ice cream, too!
Frozen persimmons!
This is the croquette shop.
It's here.
- Hello! / - Welcome.
- Hello! / - You pick the croquettes.
Decide on how many we're buying.
This is for tasting.
This is our bestseller.
- Is it cream cheese? / - Yes.
Ours is less greasy, so try it.
(A blossoming smile)
It really is good.
That's the most popular one.
If you tell us how many,
we'll pick the best ones for you.
We can just get enough for all to taste.
Six.
- Six? / - That many?
(We've got to get 6 of these)
Then,
I'll choose pizza, garlic...
Let's put up the poster first.
We need to write on it.
We need to write on the poster.
- We'll need four of this. / - Four?
Alright.
Wow, this poster...
She looks so sad in this poster.
6 o'clock on the 22nd...
Wu-cinema...
(Who could it be?)
Someone's here for you.
Who? Who's here for us?
You guys are doing something nice for us,
and we wanted to repay you.
This is what I farmed.
Pears and apples...
- This is too much! / - Nonsense.
- Wow. / - It might look ugly...
But those are the tasty ones.
- Look at this. / - It's huge.
Thank you.
- Thank you. / - It's heavy. Go!
Thank you so much for all this.
Just put the baskets outside.
Thank you, again.
(So heavy)
Thank you!
How generous!
He must have loaded that by himself.
Yeah, I know.
Let's try a pear.
(Shall we taste one?)
What in the world are you doing?
I told you I'm not good at it.
The skin's got more meat!
Look at all this...
See?
It's so sweet.
Is this how you cut it? I don't think so.
Who cuts a pear like this?
Are you making kimchi?
It's easy to have.
Put one in your mouth.
How is it?
It's sweet.
(Crunchy, crunchy)
It's so good!
(Gone in a blink of an eye)
(Now that I'm full, let's get back to work)
The posters look pretty nice.
But it smells a lot because it's a restroom wall.
(Done putting up posters)
I put up the posters!
- Already? / - Yeah, here.
I just put up one for now.
Hello?
Hey, this is Junhyeok.
We're going to have a late dinner today.
So have something light there.
Oh, have something light while we're here?
(Unnecessary worry)
Nice!
We're going to go
and have lunch at a neighbor's.
- Oh, you're invited? / - Yes.
Alright!
- Thank you for the meal! / - Sure.
Enjoy your meal!
I'm sorry this isn't newly-made.
Wow, the eggplant is really delicious.
(Lee Hyeonsu, Park Seongchun)
Wasn't it cold last night at the cinema?
It was alright.
It was alright?
It got colder later.
How long has it been since you went to the movies?
- Me? Not long ago. / - Oh, really?
- You must like movies. / - I've seen that movie.
I like movies.
Did you like movies since you were young?
Yes, pretty much.
Did you start watching it with your husband?
No.
I came here by then, so...
Oh, with someone else?
No, I just did.
You just did.
I went with friends.
Why don't you go to the movies together?
How can we go to the movies?
There isn't one around here.
We used to go to the one in Danyang, but
that's gone and there's only one in Jecheon now.
- There's no cinema in Danyang? / - No.
There used to be one...
- About 30 years ago. / - 30 years ago?
Probably more than 30 years.
How far do you have to travel to Jecheon
to watch a movie?
A whole day.
It's like 60km to Jecheon from here.
You leave in the morning and come back at night.
What was the first movie you watched?
I remember my first movie.
It was "The Land of Korea."
We had a hard time choosing between
"Farewell My Love" and "The Land of Korea."
- Isn't "The Land of Korea" better? / - With Kim Huigap.
"Farewell My Love" just makes people cry.
Isn't the story of "The Land of Korea"
so much better?
That was nice.
"The Land of Korea?"
- So that's your first movie. / - No.
The very first one is "Don't Cry, Hong-do."
You really are a movie lover.
I watched that.
So "Farewell My Love..."
- Doesn't have a good story, right? / - Right.
Do they even seem... Like humans?
(Hahaha)
I mean... You know...
I don't think it's for our generation.
(But later on, Grandma Hyeonsu...)
(Enjoyed the movie the most)
(So funny!)
(Tears)
("Farewell My Love" became her favorite)
I think I ate a lot.
- We finished it. / - I know.
- You can stop eating. / - Sorry?
- Don't feel pushed. / - We've had so much!
So I'll have to get
the best seats ready for you two.
We can sit anywhere.
We'll be able to see the screen.
Best seats for them…
- They're VVIP. / - Hopefully many will come again.
I think most of the villagers came yesterday.
Was that pretty much everyone?
- That was everyone. / - Everyone was there.
Maybe one or two?
But the rest of them were there.
- Two households... / - I don't know about today.
It's really nice to have everyone come.
But I also want to hear about everyone's memories
and stories about movies and cinemas.
We want to know what kinds of
stories and memories
the elders have about movies.
(It's not simply to show movies)
(But to communicate)
(And understand each other)
- Hello! / - Oh, an actress!
I'll get a photo for you!
When was the last time you watched a movie?
I think it's almost been 10 years.
That's a long time ago.
(They become one through each movie)
I'll see you in the evening.
Thank you, again.
We ate a big meal pretty quickly.
This is sorghum, right?
Isn't this the sorghum we used to eat?
Right?
You roll this up like this
and heat it up...
And eat it?
Yeah, I think that was it.
Try it.
This?
(You said you heat it up)
All of a sudden?
Just try it.
What is this?
From what I remember,
I think you roll this
and heat it up over the fire.
Then it peels easily.
So you eat what's inside it.
- Good afternoon. / - Are they throwing this away?
Oh, ma'am, isn't that
sorghum?
Don't you barbeque that
and peel the skin and eat it?
How can you eat that?
You take it to the mill.
What you're talking about is wheat.
Oh, wheat!
Right! It's wheat!
It's wheat.
What kind of an idiot eats sorghum?
- You mistook it for wheat. / - Yeah.
Thank you for your help, landlord.
See you later.
(Sungkyoung and Changsuk's next stop)
- Walkers for adults, right? / - Yes.
It won't flip, right?
No, it won't.
Is this the break?
No, it's a lock.
You can also fold it.
You can put things in here.
You said you have two of these, right?
This one on display and a new one.
Is the one on display same priced?
The new one is $164,
but I'll give you this for $150.
Oh, I see.
Can you take $4 off more?
Alright. Then it'll be $150 and $160...
- If you want both. / - Then that's $310.
Okay, good.
- Hello. / - Hello.
I gave you a call before...
(Checking carefully)
(Total of 3 walkers purchased)
Coming to the market
takes up the whole day.
This time of the day seems nicer.
Look at that river.
For some reason...
It's so calming.
It's so nice.
- The river is so pretty. / - Yes.
- It's so peaceful. / - Yeah, it is.
(Next week)
(Small Town Cinema: Overgrown Bromance)
Is this good?
Let me give you a makeup!
You're so pretty!
You look so young!
Hey, Changsuk. Isn't that her?
You can give her your gift now.
You wanted a chair, remember?
I bought this instead of a chair.
Please welcome Lee Sungkyoung,
the singing bird of our cinema!
Hello, everyone!
(A song from the heart)
I'll sing with all my heart.
(Small Town Cinema: Overgrown Bromance)
("Secret Garden" by OH MY GIRL)
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