The Center for Korean Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa is showing classic, black-and-white Korean films with English subtitles. Showings are free. All movies begin at 6:30 p.m. The schedule follows:
» March 6: "The Love Marriage" (1958)
» March 20: "Mr. Park" (1960)
» April 10: "A Female Boss" (1959)
» April 24: "A Petty Middle Manager" (1961)
THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"If Tomorrow Comes"
Episodes 9 and 10
Tonight, 6:45 p.m.: Un-chae goes to Young-gyun’s house. His siblings think she’s being shameless by showing her face there but decide to welcome her for now. Young-gyun’s father pushes for a wedding as soon as possible. Won-ja tries to convince Soon-jung that Won-seob will never get a divorce and she should just give up. But Soon-jung has other plans. Jung-in is suspicious, so she has Soon-jung find out whether Won-seob is having an affair.
Tonight, 7:45 p.m.: Young-gyun finds out that Un-chae lied to him and that her mother hasn’t given them her blessing. Bo-bae is upset when she finds out what happened at the proposal. Un-chae decides to run away from home to convince her mother of how serious she is. When her parents can’t find her, they call Young-gyun. He manages to find her with Il-bong’s help and brings her home. He begs her parents to give him a chance.
"Thousand Days’ Promise"
Episodes 19 and 20
Monday, 7:45 p.m.: Seo-yeon’s depression and mood swings get worse after giving birth. Ji-hyung and Seo-yeon’s aunt take turns staying home with Seo-yeon and baby. Seo-yeon doesn’t trust herself to be alone with the baby. Seo-yeon asks to meet with Hyang-gi. Hyang-gi is surprised but agrees to see her.
Tuesday, 7:45 p.m.: Seo-yeon goes grocery shopping with her aunt and disappears, scaring the whole family. Her condition worsens, and she can’t even recognize her reflection in the mirror. Ji-hyung is worried as Seo-yeon grows more violent. Ji-hyung’s parents take the baby home to keep her safe.
"Live in Style"
Episodes 29 and 30
Wednesday, 7:45 p.m.: Dae-ra’s job is at stake at the academy. Eun-girl devotes himself to Ara’s mom’s care to win over Ara’s mom. Eun-jung’s grows suspicious of Dae-ra’s relationship with Geun-hee, and she ends up looking through information in Dae-ra’s phone. Sung-ae begs her children to save her life.
Thursday, 7:45 p.m.: The chairman claims Ki-han is his son, but tries to separate No-ra from him. Ki-han escapes and runs to No-ra. Dae-ra gives private tutoring to some students, getting himself into trouble with the owner of the academy. Yeon-deok works at the nursing home with Yong-pal in an attempt to impress him.
"Take Care of Us, Captain"
Episodes 1 and 2
Friday, 7:45 p.m.: Yoon-sung is a rookie pilot who’s excited to be on his first flight. But while the captain is away from the cockpit, Yoon-sung bends down to pick up something and accidentally undoes the auto pilot setting, sending the plane into turbulence. Mi-hye, the captain’s pregnant wife who happens to be aboard, gets thrown into a corner, bumps her stomach and collapses.
Saturday, 7:45 p.m.: Years have passed, and Yoon-sung starts working at Wings Air. Da-jin has also become a pilot and is living with his baby sister at his father’s friend’s house. Yoon-sung looks up Capt. Han only to learn that he’s died. Da-jin learns the sad story of her co-pilot and tries to help him.
Jeff Chung is general manager of KBFD TV, which televises Korean dramas with English subtitles. Reach him at 521-8066 or jeffchung@kbfd.com.
