We Are All Trying Here

The world despises Hwang Dong-man.

“What’s there to life? Nothing!” — Hwang Dong-man. While Dong-man grapples with ostracization, Eun-a seeks counseling to confront her recurring epistaxis.

“... spent years on the sea and you’ve never seen a boat.” — Director Park Gyeong-se. Dong-man slanders Park Gyeong-se, whose latest film opens to a wave of negative critical reception. Later, he returns home, only to encounter something entirely unforeseen.

“... your brother refuses to take a seat and recede into the background. ” — Director Park Gyeong-se. Gyeong-se sets his reprisal against Dong-man in motion, resorting to unscrupulous tactics. Meanwhile, a familiar figure from Eun-a’s past re-enters her narrative.

“Love is a concept.” — Byeon Eun-a. Wearied by the incessant derision of his peers, Dong-man finally retaliates against Gyeong-se, finally turning years of pent-up resentment into confrontation. Later, he chastises Ma Jae-yeong over his relationship with Eun-a.

“Days like this are worth living.” — Hwang Jin-man.

Dong-man and Eun-a discuss what is certain in life.

“... the limits of language.” — Hwang Dong-man. The prospect of Jae-yeong’s upcoming film sends Dong-man spiraling into an increasingly visceral envy. Elsewhere, Eun-a finally turns her attention toward Jeong-hui.

“It’s acting and nothing is real.” — Oh Jeong-hui. With his debut drawing near, Dong-man finds himself besieged by his fears.

... like we’ll never disappear.

Life is a comedy.

Thank you.