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The hamster is one of the animals whose speech Tae-ju can hear after his accident. It complains about its price and poor condition, giving Tae-ju an early example of the surprising animal voices overwhelming him. The plot summary does not establish a further connection between the hamster and the investigation.
Kim Man-seok is a cranky milkman in the hillside village, known for his foul mouth, short fuse, and noisy, battered motorcycle, which wakes the village each morning. He repeatedly encounters Song I-ppoon as she scavenges for scrap paper, and their growing affection becomes a central thread of the story.
Deok-goo and his sister’s loving but strict grandfather, he raises them after their father dies and their mother leaves. After learning he has lung cancer, he seeks help from Jong-ho, considers care arrangements for the children, and travels to Indonesia to search for Vanessa while hiding his disappointment from them.
Nam-bong is Mae-ja’s husband and the family’s central provider, continuing to drive his old taxi despite signs of aging. He clashes with Mae-ja over everyday matters, but their routines reveal their affection. After retiring, he shares his dream of being a dependable husband, and he later speaks with their son about family, work, and living productively.
Won-jo is Min-kyung’s father. The plot describes him as a dotard and part of her notoriously troublesome family, contributing to the difficulties she manages while running her dance school. The summary gives no further details about his actions or relationship with the other family members.
Lee Soon-jae has 83 screen credits in a career dating back to 1962. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Love Me Once Again with 2 titles. Signature works include High Kick Through The Roof, High Kick, Grandpas Over Flowers. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 4 universes
