Brief Summary
This video summarizes a story about a woman named Cha Young, her daughter Hina, and a teacher named Sujin. Cha Young's life takes a turn when she meets a man named Solak, who abuses Hina. The story follows Hina's struggles, her bond with teacher Sujin, and Sujin's decision to kidnap Hina to protect her. The summary covers their escape, the challenges they face, and the eventual resolution where Hina finds a loving home.
- A mother's suicide attempt and her strained relationship with her daughter.
- The abuse inflicted on a child by her mother's boyfriend.
- A teacher's decision to kidnap a child to protect her from abuse.
- The challenges and dangers faced while on the run.
- The importance of love, family, and standing up against injustice.
A Mother's Suicide Attempt and Introduction to Solak
Cha Young, a single mother, attempts suicide one night but is stopped by her daughter, Hina. Cha Young's despair stems from her boyfriend abandoning her after Hina's birth, offering money as a breakup fee and disliking the crying child. Cha Young blames Hina for his departure, believing the child brought her trouble. Later, Cha Young meets Solak, who initially shows her kindness and warmth, making her happy for the first time since Hina's birth and causing her to imagine a family life with him.
Solak's Abuse and Hina's Suffering
Solak's true nature is revealed after he moves in with Cha Young and Hina. He forces Hina to sleep in a suitcase and physically abuses her for minor disturbances. Hina becomes cautious, carefully checking for Solak's shoes at the door to avoid beatings. One day, Cha Young finds Hina in a trash bag, but instead of confronting Solak, she tells him to be more discreet. Hina often goes hungry and is caught trying to steal snacks by Solak, leading to further abuse.
Teacher's Discovery and Failed Attempts to Help
Teacher Sujin notices Hina's absence and discovers her malnourished and wounded in the infirmary. Despite suspecting abuse, Hina insists her mother treats her well, attributing her injuries to accidents. Teacher Lee documents Hina's injuries and reports the situation, but authorities cannot intervene without Hina's admission of abuse. The teachers visit Hina's home and find her with a bandaged ear, with Hina claiming it was a baseball accident. Hina lies to protect her mother, fearing being sent to an orphanage.
Police Intervention and Hina's Escape
The police visit Cha Young's home after a report, but Hina lies about her injuries, leading the police to leave without taking action. Cha Young scolds Hina and tells her to go away, causing Hina to leave with her mouse friend. Teacher Sujin finds Hina alone and takes her home, where Hina reveals her hunger and praises her mother's cooking despite never having dinner cooked for her. Sujin learns Hina's favorite dishes from a snack flyer. After a night together, Sujin returns Hina home, where Hina's mouse disappears, and her mother claims it died.
Sujin's Rescue and Escape Plan
Sujin discovers Hina's notebook, filled with precious memories, and drives to return it. She finds Hina injured and trapped in a trash bag outside her home. Sujin rescues Hina, learning about Solak's abusive past and his hatred for Hina. Solak torments Hina, criticizing her and applying makeup to her. When Cha Young returns, she is angry at Hina for being dirty and punishes her by stuffing her in a trash bag. Sujin rescues Hina and decides to kidnap her, planning to take her to Iceland.
Preparing for Iceland and the Diversion
To prepare for their escape to Iceland, Sujin sells her car, returns her house, withdraws a large sum of money, and buys new clothes for Hina. She records Hina's testimony about the abuse and saves it with photos as evidence. Sujin hopes teacher Lee can use this evidence if they fail to leave Korea safely. Cha Young gives Hina money to buy another mouse, and Hina waits for Sujin at the beach. Sujin creates a diversion by staging Hina's fall into the sea, while they buy tickets to escape.
On the Run: Human Traffickers and a New Identity
Sujin and Hina, now called Yunbok, are followed by human traffickers. They board a bus, where Solak spots them, but Sujin prevents him from seeing them. Sujin plans to create a new identity for Hina, renaming her Yunbok after her favorite restaurant. Human traffickers overhear their conversation and offer them a ride and accommodation at a motel run by a woman named Madame.
Underground Workshop and Betrayal
Madame offers to help Sujin create a passport for Yunbok for a large sum of money. They are taken to an underground workshop to take an ID photo for Yunbok's passport. Sujin pays a million, but becomes suspicious when the passport is not immediately provided. She realizes she has been tricked when police cars arrive, and they are forced to flee.
Escape from Traffickers and a Childhood Story
While escaping, Sujin and Yunbok are warned by a woman about the human trafficking organization's true intentions: harvesting organs from adults and exploiting children. Sujin and Yunbok escape to an alley, where Sujin breaks down. They board a train and continue their escape. Sujin shares her childhood story of being abandoned by her mother at an orphanage.
Orphanage and Reunion with Clara
Sujin and Yunbok arrive at Sujin's old orphanage, now deserted. They find the former director, Clara, who is old and mentally unstable. Sujin cooks them a meal, and Clara expresses her wish that no child goes hungry.
Police Investigation and Solak's Discovery
Cha Young is questioned by the police, who are suspicious of her lack of concern for Hina. Solak lies to the police, claiming he also hopes Hina has left. Meanwhile, Sujin and Yunbok find temporary happiness at the orphanage. Yunbok sees her mother on TV, expressing a lack of sadness over her supposed death. Yunbok loses hope in her mother, and Sujin considers cutting Yunbok's hair short to disguise her as a boy.
Clara's Help and a New Plan
Clara tells Sujin that the orphanage's land is about to be cleared and helps her find her childhood belongings. Clara is taken back to a nursing home, but secretly hands Sujin over to Yunbok, congratulating Sujin on becoming a mother. Sujin and Yunbok cycle to the train station, where Sujin receives an email about the police investigating her. She decides to send the evidence of Yunbok's abuse to the police.
Meeting Yung Shin and a Hotel Stay
Sujin goes to a hair salon to cut Yunbok's hair and then meets her foster mother, Yung Shin, to borrow money. Yung Shin, a famous star, agrees to give Sujin money but requests to meet her ten times. Sujin and Yunbok stay at a hotel, where Yunbok enjoys the comfort. Sujin warns Yunbok about the barber at the salon, recalling childhood fears.
Family Dinner and Yunbok's Disappearance
Sujin attends a family dinner at Yung Shin's house, leaving Yunbok at the hotel. Yunbok, thinking someone is there to arrest her, flees the hotel. Sujin returns to find Yunbok gone and rushes to the barber shop, where she finds her safe. The barber, Hongi, reveals Yunbok's distressed state when she arrived.
Yung Shin's Clothes and a Doctor's Visit
Sujin meets Yung Shin again, preparing food for Yunbok and hanging a "do not disturb" sign. Yunbok feels unwell, and Sujin hurries to meet Yung Shin, who chooses clothes for Sujin. Yung Shin introduces Sujin to Jin Hong, her former doctor. Sujin declines a date, but Jin Hong offers her a ride back to the hotel. Yunbok develops a high fever, and Jin Hong comes to their aid, diagnosing her with pharyngitis.
Police Investigation and Cha Young's Arrest
Teacher Lee receives Sujin's package and reports Cha Young to the police, who arrest her for child abuse. Yunbok sees this on the news, showing no emotion towards her mother's arrest.
Hongi's Care and a Safe Haven
Sujin takes Yunbok to the hair salon and asks Hongi to care for her while she visits Yung Shin. Yung Shin pressures Sujin about her life choices. Hongi cares for Yunbok, and Sujin rents a room on the third floor of the barber shop, finding a sense of security there.
Hongi's Past and a Shocking Revelation
Hongi takes care of Yunbok, and Yunbok dreams of becoming a barber. Hongi's cold demeanor softens, and she cooks for Yunbok. Sujin learns that Hongi knows Yung Shin and begins to suspect Hongi's involvement in her past. Yunbok explores Hongi's keys and discovers one that opens a bicycle lock connected to Sujin's childhood. Sujin realizes that Hongi is her biological mother, who abandoned her at the orphanage.
Confrontation and Escape
Sujin confronts Hongi, who apologizes, but Sujin wants to forget her. Sujin and Yunbok leave, and Hongi gives Yunbok a bank passbook to give to Sujin. Sujin and Yunbok seek help from Jin Hong, who treats Sujin's wound and offers them a place to stay.
Solak's Return and a Desperate Plan
Cha Young sleeps soundly in jail, while Solak seeks out another woman with children. Sujin returns the savings book to Hongi, wanting to know why she was abandoned. Hongi refuses to reveal the reason. Sujin buys Yunbok a cell phone and tells her to wait at the park.
Yunbok's Goodbye and a Traffic Accident
Yunbok says goodbye to Hongi, promising to visit her when she grows up. The police chief questions Cha Young about Hina's disappearance. Solak finds Hina's notebook, revealing his murder secret. Yunbok witnesses a traffic accident involving Sujin's sister, Hin Jin, and helps her.
Family Secrets and Yung Shin's Discovery
Hin Jin tells Yung Shin about Sujin and Yunbok, leading Yung Shin to confront them at the barber shop. Yung Shin slaps Hongi and faints. In the hospital, Yung Shin bonds with Yunbok.
Yunbok's Identity and a Family Meeting
Sujin coaches Yunbok on how to answer questions to avoid suspicion. Yung Shin wants to send Yunbok to a high-class kindergarten. Hin Jin discovers a mole under Yunbok's armpit, matching the description of the missing Hina.
Hin Jin's Investigation and a Difficult Choice
Hin Jin investigates and realizes Yunbok is the missing Hina. She is torn between her family and her job as a reporter. She misses out on a promotion. Hin Jin confronts Sujin, who reveals the abuse Hina suffered.
Visa Application and a Family Crisis
Sujin asks J Bum for help with a visa. Yung Shin insists on sending Yunbok to kindergarten. The family argues, and Yunbok expresses her desire to study. J Bum investigates Hongi's past and learns she killed Sujin's abusive father to protect her.
Yunbok's Exam and Cha Young's Return
Sujin prepares Yunbok for the kindergarten entrance exam. Hongi reveals her past to Sujin. Yunbok takes the exam and impresses the teachers with her creativity. Cha Young appears and demands Yunbok back.
Confrontation and a Heartbreaking Decision
Yunbok rejects Cha Young, stating she is no longer her mother. Cha Young gives up Yunbok to Sujin. Yung Shin makes a difficult decision to give up custody of Sujin to protect the family.
Yunbok Runs Away and a Desperate Search
Yunbok overhears the conversation and runs away, wanting to protect her mother and family. Sujin searches frantically for Yunbok. Solak, who has been watching them, plans to kill Yunbok.
Reunion and a Dangerous Escape
Sujin finds Yunbok at the train station, but Solak is also there. Sujin and Yunbok escape, and Cha Young accuses Sujin of kidnapping. Sujin says goodbye to Yung Shin and plans to escape by sea with Hongi's help.
Solak's Capture and a Final Confrontation
Solak kidnaps Yunbok, and Sujin chases after them. Solak plans to use Yunbok to threaten Yung Shin's family. Sujin is saved after a traffic accident and contacts Jin Hong.
Orphanage and a Rescue Mission
Solak takes Yunbok to an orphanage and reveals his troubled past. Sujin and Jin Hong arrive to rescue Yunbok. Solak is captured by the police.
A Mother's Love and a Difficult Choice
Sujin and Yunbok escape to a temple. The police investigate. Sujin decides to turn herself in.
Trials and Testimonies
Cha Young is sentenced to seven years in prison. Sujin faces trial and pleads guilty. Yung Shin and others testify on her behalf.
A New Beginning
Sujin is sentenced to probation. Yunbok remains in an orphanage. They long to be reunited.
Reunion and a Final Goodbye
Yunbok runs away from the orphanage and finds Sujin. Yung Shin passes away. Sujin takes Yunbok back to the orphanage.
Adoption and a Happy Ending
Sujin works to become eligible to adopt Yunbok. She is finally successful. They become a real family, never to be apart again.
