(The hot place for designs)
(Korea's landmark DDP)
(Dongdaemun Design Plaza, Jung-gu, Seoul)
(136th class at the foreigner school)
Hello, welcome to My Neighbor, Charles.
Do you remember Adriana,
the new bride from Ecuador?
When she came on the show in 2016,
she just came to Korea so
she couldn't speak Korean
and wasn't good at housework.
She was a novice wife.
Living with a brusque father-in-law,
every day was a trouble.
But this time, Adriana brought us good news.
She gave birth to a healthy son last October and
she also moved out of her father-in-law's house
and is now living in a new house.
Adriana was clumsy at everything.
But now, she's raising a child.
I'm very curious.
Let's meet her right now.
(The New Bride from Ecuador, Adriana)
Did you eat? Have you eaten?
- Did you eat? Have you eaten? / - Yes.
The latter sentence is what you say to the elders
or people you don't know.
Dad, have you eaten?
- Have you eaten? / - Have you eaten?
Say it again.
- Have you eaten? / - Have you eaten?
- Have you eaten? / - Have you eaten?
- Have you... / - Have you eaten?
- Have you eaten yet? / - Right.
Give it a try.
Since you practiced hard, I'm sure you can do it.
Her father-in-law is already in the kitchen.
It's not time for you to practice speaking formally.
Dad?
- What did you cook? / - Seaweed soup.
I think you can eat it.
- Did you cook it? / - Yes, I cooked it for you to eat.
Where did you cook it?
When.
You mean when. It's not where did you cook it.
- When? / - I cooked it yesterday.
Seongin's dad's home is the home of the newlyweds.
The house was filled with men but the cold family
has changed after Adriana joined the family.
Father, how old are you?
How many are you?
- How old are you? / - Right. How old are you?
(She's only been in Korea for six months)
How old are you?
Me?
Korean years?
I'm 28 years old in Ecuador.
In Korea, I'm 29 years old. Why?
In Korea, you're a year old as soon as you're born.
In Ecuador, you have to pass a year.
- That's why you are a year older in Korea. / - I see.
I don't like that.
I don't like that.
You can just tell people that you are 28.
- Korean years. / - Korean age.
Korean day.
She's been in Korea for six months now.
This couple is getting used to living in Korea.
Adriana, you're looking pretty. Where are you going?
The husband is getting ready to go to work as well.
I need to get a haircut as well. I didn't have time.
I'm still a new employee at my company.
- It's cold. / - Is it cold?
Yes.
- Here's the bus fare. / - I have it.
- Here are some coins. / - Thank you.
Is it for me to come and go?
Yes. This fare is for when you come back.
This one is to go.
The bus fare for when you go and come back.
Normally, I give her $40 to $50 a week.
- Really? No! / - No?
It's just $10.
Why is it $10?
I only get $10. I don't get a lot.
What about when you have events?
Yes, I go to events.
- Cheer me up. / - This is it.
Just 6 months ago,
they had spent the whole day with each other.
Now, they say good-bye to each other every morning.
Good-bye.
6 years ago, these two young lovers met in Ecuador.
They got married last November.
They had run and managed a cafe in Ecuador.
They decorated the cafe in Korean style
and promoted K-pop and Korean culture,
turning the cafe into a hot place for Korean Wave.
The chairs, desks... We made everything.
I remember the people who came to our cafe.
They came with joy to learn about Korean culture.
I wanted to keep living there.
Before that happened...
Last April, their happy life was shaken to the core.
A magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck Ecuador.
The earthquake affected an area over 400km.
It was a very violent earthquake.
The couple's cafe was also affected by the earthquake.
However, the robbers used this timing to
steal the coffee machines and other appliances.
In the end, the couple decided to move to Korea.
At that time, I thought the cultural differences
were a trivial matter.
I didn't put too much thought into the decision.
We moved to Korea without any money.
And I didn't come alone.
I came to Korea with Adriana, so I was worried.
(Korean is Difficult)
Many foreigners are gathered in one place.
How much is the tofu stew?
It's $10.
Let's go eat spicy stir-fried chicken.
That sounds good.
Shall we go... Shall we go to Myeong-dong together?
That sounds good. Let's go to Myeong-dong.
Adriana is in the beginner's class for Korean.
Today, she'll be tested on
what she learned for the past two months.
Then pretend the two of you will go to Busan.
Make an arrangement with each other.
Then should we go to Busan together?
Yes, that sounds good. Let's go.
Should we go by KTX?
No, let's take a subway.
Is it possible to go to Busan by subway?
There's no subway?
For Busan, you take trains.
In Seoul, you take the subway.
They're different?
- Yes, they're different. / - They are?
I didn't know.
I understand. That's okay.
Thank you.
Then make up a story with the subway.
As you gradually learn about Korean culture,
you'll soon become familiar with unfamiliar things.
A change in season, which she's never seen before,
is a wonder in itself.
I've never seen this happen with trees.
Only with flowers.
I've never seen it happen with a tree.
Everything is green in Ecuador.
This is very surprising to me. Sometimes, I take...
Tree leaves.
I sometimes say, "Is this real?"
It was very interesting the first time I saw this.
And it changes very fast.
This is new for me
so I feel happy.
(Everything in Korea feels new, just like her first fall)
It's time for her to become a housewife again.
As soon as she gets home,
Adriana does piled-up housework.
There are no rubber gloves.
Buy some rubber gloves.
We eat outside often.
So we rarely wash dishes.
Instead of food for a family of four,
there isn't even enough to feed one person.
The refrigerator is so empty.
Because everyone gets off work late,
it's hard for them to have dinner together.
- Seaweed, tuna cans. / - That's all?
No. There are...
Things I must buy.
Right after washing the dishes,
she starts cleaning every corner of the house.
I'm home alone.
So it's not fun.
I'm going to clean.
Adriana is alone until her family comes home.
To dispel her boredom, she started doing housework.
She does the dishes, cleans, and does the laundry.
But there's something else that she finds hard.
I think I'm not ready to be alone.
In Ecuador, she lived with her grandparents, parents,
and her younger sister's family
including her nieces and nephews.
Because she lived with a huge family of 11,
she was never alone.
I'm a little sad when I'm home alone
because I was always with my family in Ecuador.
I was never alone.
My brother and father-in-law both come home late.
So I don't know what to do when I'm alone.
(Late at night)
Her husband came home late into the night.
They must've missed each other a lot.
Hello.
- Did you have a good day? / - Yes, I missed you.
- You missed me? / - I told stories.
You told stories in class? Did you do well?
No, it was hard.
- It was hard? / - Yes.
- Good job. / - There were so many people.
(Adriana tells him about her day)
I'm very sorry to my teacher.
It's the only time when the couple is together.
The husband, without a hint of fatigue,
helps Adriana with her studies every day.
What is your test about tomorrow?
- It's on everything. / - It's on everything?
Do you know the numbers?
You mean numbers? Yes.
Can you count in Korean now?
Yes.
If so...
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.
- Her handwriting is very good. / - 7.
But she misspelled 7.
And where is number 8?
10.
How much is 30,000?
How could you ask her to write such a large number?
How much is that?
This is 10,000...
13,100...
13,100...
What do you mean it's 13,100?
- Right, it's 10,010. / - No.
There's no end to things she must study.
The long night feels short.
(The day of the test)
Everyone at the language school look nervous.
It's the speaking contest,
which the students are most afraid of.
(First presenter is a new student from Dubai)
Muslims don't eat pork and we don't drink alcohol.
Adriana can't focus on her friend's presentation
because it's her own turn soon.
She wrote so much.
But Adriana starts looking for something.
She's even being careful not to be seen.
What is that?
(Opening)
(Yesterday)
At the pharmacy, I wrote on my translator,
"I'm nervous about the test."
- That's why they gave you this. / - Yes.
This is going to help you a bit.
(She bought medicine to calm her nerves)
When your heart races fast
and you're scared, drink this.
- I'll drink 2 bottles. / - No, just drink 1 bottle.
I should drink just one?
(Gulping)
This must be your first time. Does it taste okay?
It's bitter, right?
I hope the test results are sweet.
Please come out, Patricia.
I'm just watching and yet why am I more nervous?
(It's about the difference between Ecuador and Korea)
Hello, everyone.
- Hello. / - Hello.
Hello.
I'm from Ecuador.
To come to Korea,
I took three... Three planes.
The trip was a day long.
When it snows in Korea, for the first time...
I see snow.
I will see snow.
Keep it up!
That's why I'm waiting for snow to fall.
The test she put the most effort into is now over.
Did the medicine help?
When I was speaking, my hands were shaking.
I feel a little comfortable now. It's finished!
(Her Father-in-law is a Homemaker)
I want to cook for my father-in-law.
It's for my father-in-law.
She came to the market,
but she doesn't know the names of ingredients.
I don't know how you say it in Korean.
But I will buy...
It's like a cucumber.
Will you put cucumber in soybean paste stew?
I think that...
In search of something that's like cucumber,
Adriana is checking out every vegetable stand.
How much are the peppers?
- Those are $3. / - The price is $3?
- They're spicy. / - So she was looking for peppers?
Now that I see, they do look like cucumber.
- What is this? / - It's squash.
It's squash. Right! This is it.
That one is a dollar.
She finally found it.
The cucumber's friend is a squash.
- Do you make soybean paste stew with this? / - Yes.
You can make fritters and soybean paste stew with it.
I know what it is now.
Tofu.
She found a tofu shop.
Why are you leaving?
It's not tofu.
- I need tofu. / - No, that is tofu.
It's tofu? It's not cheese?
It's not cheese?
It could look like that.
It looks the same as cheese in Ecuador.
Anyway, after all the trouble,
she succeeded in grocery shopping by herself.
- Ecuador women are pretty. / - Thank you.
- Thank you. / - Good-bye.
I think my father-in-law will like it.
In Ecuador, she often made soybean paste stew
for her husband.
This time, she's cooking for her father-in-law.
Let's see the soybean paste stew
made by the newlywed wife from Ecuador.
That's pepper! Isn't it spicy?
No, it's not.
It's very fresh tofu so it's difficult to cut.
She adds vegetables in water
without any anchovies or kelp.
She adds less than a spoonful of soybean paste,
a very small amount.
- Who is it? / - It's still day. Who could it be?
Her father-in-law got off work early without notice.
Adriana feels pressured.
The soybean paste stew cooked by the Ecuador wife
is now boiling.
(Knocking)
- Yes? / - Father-in-law.
- Did you eat yet? / - Pardon?
- Did you eat yet? / - Yes.
I made soybean paste stew for you.
You made soybean paste stew?
Did you make it tasty?
- I'm not sure. / - You're not sure?
- Let's eat together. / - Okay, let's eat together.
But I already ate, okay? / - Okay.
It's her very first soybean paste stew
after she came here.
Will it please her father-in-law's taste?
You should have added potatoes.
(Excited)
(How does it taste?)
- How is it? / - It's a little bland.
- It's bland? / - Yes.
It needs salt. What's salt in English?
- You mean pepper? / - No, I mean salt.
- I see, it's this. / - Yes.
Adriana's stew must be really bland for him.
(How is it this time?)
- Is it not good? / - No, it's okay.
He's like my mom.
In Ecuador, Korean soybean paste was very expensive.
So I'd add just a little and it became a habit.
After cooking, it's time to clean.
Seongin came home early too.
The couple have great teamwork,
wiping and cleaning.
I can't teach her well as she doesn't know Korean.
Her father-in-law seems unsatisfied.
He's very detailed, wiping up even a speck of dust.
We must wipe the sofa as well.
- Wipe the sofa too? / - Yes, twice a week.
- Twice a week? / - We must clean twice a week.
I clean every day.
You can't just vacuum.
- You must wipe with a rag. / - I see.
Even a skilled daughter-in-law would
have a hard time here.
Look at this dust.
- And we eat rice from this every day! / - Okay.
Right?
You must wipe it with a dishcloth every day.
It's right over there.
That's a rag.
A rag would be better than nothing.
See, she doesn't know things like this.
Since their lives have been so different
there are many things they need to adjust.
- Right? / - Yes.
I never imagined it.
Something unimaginable became reality for me.
We don't have the same language
and there is a huge difference in our cultures.
That's the hardest part.
(Grandfather, Wait for Us)
Ecuador is in a completely different time zone from us.
The couple stays up late every night,
so they can talk to the family over there.
Hello, Adriana. How are you?
I'm good. How are you?
I'm good. I'm getting better.
It's very cold over here.
It's -1℃.
Really? That's cold.
The cold is going to freeze you completely.
That's why Adriana is wearing a lot of clothes.
I've got a blanket over me right now.
Adriana was raised by her grandparents,
as her parents were away making money in the city.
They are so close that they refer to each other
as father and daughter.
The grandfather's health worsened
during the last few months.
She told him they were going to Korea for a short trip.
That's how they had said good-bye.
It feels empty without you two.
There's not a single moment when I don't miss you.
It's been a while since you left.
Are you two never coming back?
No, we're going to go back. Please wait for us.
Grandfather, have you gotten some sleep?
I don't sleep a lot anymore. I just lie down.
I feel like I have very little time left.
That's how I feel.
Don't think like that, grandfather.
I'm not saying that because I want to.
From time to time, I imagine that.
- Wait for us, grandfather. / - Alright, darling.
Right? You are going to wait for us, right?
Don't cry.
I'll be fine. You have to be fine as well, okay?
Okay.
Adriana, you're sweating a lot.
Yes. It's because I'm worried.
She wants to run to him,
but it is too far away.
It must be a heavy burden for her.
If you decide that you want to go see your grandfather,
please tell me.
He's so far away. We don't know what will happen.
If we move back to Ecuador,
I would want to take care of him until he passes.
But if we do go now, we would lose
all that we had accomplished in Korea.
That's why I feel...
Like I'm being pricked by needles everywhere.
That's why I can't go anywhere.
Her husband understands her feelings the best.
You have to help me.
I want to help you.
This is too much for me to handle alone.
I understand how you feel.
(Adriana was waiting for someone to hold her hand)
When we go to Ecuador next time,
I hope my grandfather is still there.
I want him to meet our children.
I want everything to work out.
Like her wish,
we hope her grandfather stays healthy for a long time.
Adriana, come ride in the front.
Here or over there?
In the front.
Her father-in-law must know how Adriana is feeling.
He made some time for her.
(I Like My Dad)
He has taken his daughter-in-law to a clothing shop.
She's from another country,
so she doesn't know Korean fashion that well.
You could wear this with a dress.
- This is lovely. / - Is this nice?
- Isn't it too thin? / - No, it's nice.
Yes, she can wear leggings inside.
Try it on.
Her father-in-law tries to help make her feel better.
I'm sure Adriana knows this as well.
(Ta-da)
- What do you think? / - I like it.
Do you like it?
You have to like what you're wearing.
- You have to like it. / - Okay.
(I like it)
They say daughter-in-laws are
loved by their father-in-laws.
He was worried that Adriana would be cold,
so he takes care of her.
- What do you think, Adriana? / - I like it.
Could you give us the other pair as well?
They look like a father and daughter, right?
They are slowly becoming closer.
A family's emptiness can only be filled by a family.
My father tries to think in a foreigner's perspective.
Although he still finds physical contact uncomfortable,
they are both trying to meet down the middle.
I'm happy for them.
I'm going to talk a lot with my father-in-law.
- Will you? / - Yes.
- I need to learn Korean. / - Learn Korean.
- Fast. / - Right.
Hello.
The whole family have gathered together in one place.
It's to take a new family photo
as they have a new family member.
Why do you think this photo is weird?
I carry this around with me.
This is perfectly fine.
You should be carrying around a photo
with the four of you now.
- Learn quickly. / - Learn quickly.
So we can talk a lot.
And we can go places together.
Let's spend time together like that, okay?
- I really like my father-in-law. / - Thank you.
(Happy smile)
The first six months in Korea has been chaotic.
The family were getting used to each other.
It was a sad and lonely time for everyone.
A warm and grateful time as well.
It was a time that they
cried and laughed together and became a family.
Even if trouble comes like an earthquake,
a family is always there for you to rely on.
A family grows with the addition of a new member.
We look forward to seeing a strong-bonded family.
(1 year later)
We met Adriana again.
In a year, they got a new house.
They also have a new family member.
Don't do that.
He's adorable!
This chubby little baby is
Sihu, who was born just 4 months ago.
His big eyes resemble his mother's.
Adriana, congratulations on becoming a mom.
Isn't it tough taking care of a baby?
He likes it when I do this.
(Mommy amusement park)
Mommy's tired.
Sihu is 8kg.
8kg.
The couple moved out of Seongin's father's home
a year and 3 months ago to enjoy their newlywed life.
But, Sihu came to them.
She was scared at first
but just like any other mother,
the whole world has changed for Adriana
after meeting Sihu.
I feel like I've become a totally different person.
I think this is how a mother would feel.
I feel like I've become stronger on the inside.
(That night)
Seongin is home.
It's been a long time.
(Saying hi to his son)
He has become a father now.
What did you do today?
When her husband comes home,
Adriana starts preparing dinner.
Meanwhile, Seongin takes care of Sihu.
He must've missed his son
while he was working outside.
Sihu must be happy to see his dad as well.
When I see my son play and smile,
I feel like I live for Sihu and Adriana.
That's how I feel.
Adriana, is everything going well?
It's burnt.
Oh, what's wrong?
Did you get burnt?
(Worried)
She must've rushed because of Sihu.
I'll do it.
Seongin takes her place
as she's hurt.
This happens very often
when you are looking after a baby.
Wow, it's a feast.
- Thank you for the food. / - Thank you.
It's good.
It's not burnt.
(What a relief)
Today...
(Farting)
Should I change the diaper?
You eat. I will change it.
Hold on. Lie down.
He feels sorry for his wife who has been
watching the baby the whole day.
He wants her to eat comfortably at least.
That's the lives of a novice mom and dad.
The night of the couple deepens.
(The next day)
Another day begins.
What time are you coming home today?
I'll be back around 6:30 or 7 p.m.
Lee Sihu.
- See you later. / - Give me a kiss.
Bye.
Bye.
Seongin works for an insurance company.
He was a newbie last year
but it's already his 3rd year at work.
Insurance is all about the records.
Seongin works harder than the past
as he needs to think of his new family member.
(Running)
I have an appointment with a client.
I'm on my way to meet them.
He has no time to rest.
When I get off work early, it's 7 p.m.
I often finish late, around 11 p.m. or midnight.
While Seongin is busy working...
(Raising a Child is Hard)
As you may have guessed...
Adriana is looking after the child by herself.
(Can't get her eyes off Sihu)
(Don't leave me alone)
Mommy's here.
Sihu, hello.
(Look at mommy)
(This is not good)
Sihu wants to be with his mom 24/7.
It's natural as he is only 4 months old.
So, it's hard for Adriana to do chores.
(Stops crying)
(Very calm)
She keeps him on her most of the time.
Isn't he heavy?
He is. He's very heavy.
Sihu, don't move.
It's very hard for me.
Sihu is pretty big for his age.
Holding him the whole day,
every part of her body aches
from her wrists, shoulders to legs.
Feeding and putting Sihu to sleep,
Adriana hardly has her meals and sleep on time.
(An angel when he's asleep)
(Adriana rushes to have her meal)
After becoming a mother,
she began to appreciate little things of her daily life.
It must be so tough.
I think of my family in Ecuador.
When you become a mother,
there are lots of things you have to give up.
I can only sleep for about 3, 4 hours
so I feel tired the next day.
I think I'm suffering from chronic fatigue.
I'm always tired.
(Korean is Still Hard)
That afternoon.
("D" Hospital)
Adriana has come to the hospital with Sihu.
She usually comes with her husband
but today, she's alone.
Will she be alright?
How much does he weigh?
He has a cold.
The weight. His weight.
Weight...
You went to a language school a year ago.
Seeing that you still need a translator,
I guess your Korean hasn't improved much.
No. 3.
Hello.
Have a sit.
What symptoms...
Does he have a runny nose?
Umm...
One side...
He has a cold.
He has a cold?
He's uncomfortable.
Do you remember his weight when he was born?
Yes, he's growing up well.
Birth weight.
It's 8kg.
8kg.
8?
8.
- 8. / - 8...
That's his current weight.
When he was born.
He was 3 something kilogram, right?
It's okay if you don't know.
I was pregnant
so I couldn't graduate the language school.
It was too hot so I couldn't even go out.
Adriana has her own way
of studying Korean these days.
(Adriana shows Sihu a map)
I'm from very far away.
Here. Quito.
Adriana tells Sihu
about her family in Ecuador in Korean.
Your grandparents are living there.
The family in Ecuador...
(Interested)
There are lots of people.
Look at her.
They are too far away
so she couldn't even show them Sihu.
(That night)
She relieves her sadness
through video calls at times like this.
(Time to have a video call with her family)
Hello, my prince. How are you doing?
(It's my grandparents!)
She sees her parents through a small screen
once a week.
My dear, why do you look so tired?
I am tired.
It's hard to take care of the baby
and he doesn't sleep well these days.
Yesterday was your grandpa's memorial day
so the whole family got together.
Wow, it's already been a year.
It was sad but everyone was calm
and we could feel the love of our family.
Her grandpa raised her until she was 12.
2 years ago, she came to Korea saying
she will be back after a short trip.
But that became the last.
It was really tough.
It was already sad losing a loving family member
but I couldn't even say good-bye.
I couldn't even tell him how much I loved him
so it was really sad.
As soon as her grandpa passed away,
she got pregnant.
To Adriana, Sihu was
her grandpa's last gift.
(She wants to remember him for a long time)
It's been a year since he passed away.
How do you feel now?
I think that he's still alive.
That he's still alive?
I understand you because when I was in Ecuador,
my grandma passed away.
I couldn't believe it.
Her husband understands her more than anyone.
He's the one and only person she can rely on.
(10 p.m.)
It's time to go to bed.
But what are you two doing?
Seongin must be teaching her something.
There's a lot of information there.
You can study Korean as well.
You can join here...
She tries to focus and study...
Wait.
Who is it at this hour?
Did something happen?
(What's going on at this hour?)
A client had an accident
so they called for me.
I think I have to step out for a bit now.
I will be back soon.
He has to go out at night like this quite often.
Call me if anything happens.
He doesn't seem like he's at ease either.
Ariana is left alone with her son again.
She understands her husband
but she also feels sad and upset at the same time.
Were you sad?
No.
I was mad.
Why does he have to leave all of a sudden?
Then I'd be all alone.
More than feeling tired,
I feel so sorry for Adriana.
She has to hold the baby for the whole day
when he's crying or whining.
Her body hasn't recovered fully
and there's no one to help her...
I need to help her but
I can't so I feel sorry.
(Adriana's Outing)
Adriana can't even dream of having her private time.
(Very pretty)
But what's going on today?
She must be going out somewhere.
She didn't have her private time after having the baby.
So today...
(Daddy, take good care of me)
If anything happens...
If anything really does happen...
- Call me. / - Okay.
- Good-bye. / - Bye.
(Doesn't even look back)
Her personal time after 4 months.
Adriana, what are you going to do?
How does it feel to get a massage?
I feel great.
That must relieve the fatigue.
(Ouch)
Your shoulders are so stiff.
(Stiff shoulders from holding Sihu)
She spends her day today,
not as Sihu's mom but Adriana herself.
Don't worry about your husband.
He should be doing well.
Right, Seongin?
(Making weird sounds)
(Hypnotizing with fingers)
(Playing Winter Olympics)
(Sihu cries when he puts him down)
But no matter how good he is,
he isn't as good as Adriana.
It's hard to satisfy his son.
Okay, done.
Why did you stop?
I'm tired.
Do you realize how hard it must be for Adriana?
When I try to take a break, he cries or whines.
When I try to go to the bathroom,
he cries or whines again.
It's chaotic.
Adriana is having so much fun.
She's like the girl we saw a year ago.
Adriana, how was your day?
(Light steps)
I was happy.
I was happy but it also felt very strange
because it was my first time
going out without my baby.
I felt free but also a bit empty.
While Adriana was feeling a little uncomfortable...
(Knock, knock)
Seongin is...
Oh, he came to his father's house.
Welcome, Sihu.
How adorable.
Did you come with your daddy?
Where's your mommy, Sihu?
The father gave so much love to his daughter-in-law.
Now that love has come to Sihu.
You eat so well.
Seongin, did you come here to take a break?
- She went out alone? / - Yes.
- Without any friend? / - Yes.
She wants some time alone.
You need that sometimes.
Sihu must be tired too.
He fell asleep.
I thought Seongin would take a break...
What are you doing? Are you cooking?
(Seongin called his mother-in-law a few days ago)
I'm going to cook for Adriana in secret.
I'm going to make "empanadas."
Do you remember the empanadas I made?
Yes, I even remember the taste.
(Very touched)
How can I forget that?
First, you need fish and shrimp.
(The recipe from the mother-in-law)
Seongin wants to make some food from home
for Adriana.
He's trying hard but I can tell that
he doesn't really cook.
(I'm watching you)
You should put the bell peppers together.
That will make things a lot faster.
Why are you cutting it one by one?
You're like a little kid.
To make it nice and neat...
Today's dish is empanada,
Ecuadorian-style dumplings.
First, stir-fry various veggies and meat.
Add spices or a sauce
to make the filling.
It looks quite easy.
- Dad. / - What?
Have a taste.
Sir, I don't think it's time for that.
(He ended up coming)
What's this?
The filling for the dumplings.
Is it sweet or...
- Yeah... / - Is it okay?
Yeah.
Really?
Really.
I'm getting worried.
I've never made a dumpling before.
It's my first time.
Is he going to everything by himself?
I feel nervous.
Dad, you've never tried it either, right?
I'm sure his father is different.
Nobody makes dumplings these days. They just buy.
Empanadas have this unique pattern
formed from pushing down a fork.
They look pretty good.
Now, you just need to deep-fry them in oil.
It looks delicious.
The most important thing is that
Adriana should like it.
Dad and I made these.
Empanadas.
(Adriana is surprised)
- It smells good. / - Really?
A feast of Ecuadorian food for Adriana.
He gets a perfect score for his efforts.
(How does it taste?)
Will Adriana give him a perfect score as well?
(Yum)
Does it taste like it's from Ecuador?
It's just a little similar.
- Just a little? / - Just a little.
Is it not similar at all?
- It's good. / - Is it?
- Good job. / - Thank you.
Thank you.
Give him a kiss.
(Chu)
It's been two years since you came to Korea.
You worked hard.
It's tough and difficult now, right?
Your heart
and the reality and life... Right?
But after time passes
and when you get old like me,
it will all become memories.
Memories...
It's tough and difficult but...
In Korea,
I have a Korean family.
That feels very good.
That's right. Your hometown may be very far away
you have your family right beside you.
A sturdy tree you can lean on when things are tough.
That's what a family is.
Hello, welcome to My Neighbor, Charles.
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