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"We won't let her shed tears again."
Hope - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
아빠, 나 뭐 잘못했어요? (Appa, na mwo jalmothaesseoyo?)
— So-won
Context:
So-won asks this question to her father in the hospital during her initial recovery. After the traumatic event, she is trying to understand why it happened to her, and her child's logic leads her to question her own actions.
Meaning:
Translated as "Dad, did I do something wrong?" this devastating question encapsulates the terrible self-blame that victims of abuse often internalize. It highlights the innocence of a child trying to make sense of an incomprehensible act of cruelty, believing she must have been at fault. It is one of the most heart-wrenching moments, revealing the profound psychological damage inflicted by the assault.
그 아저씨… 꼭 잡아야 돼요. (Geu ajeossi… kkok jabaya dwaeyo.)
— So-won
Context:
In the hospital, barely able to speak, So-won says this to her father. She is afraid she will fall asleep and forget the details of her attacker, showing a remarkable will to see the perpetrator brought to justice despite her condition.
Meaning:
Meaning "That man... you have to catch him." This line, spoken by So-won shortly after regaining consciousness, demonstrates her incredible resilience and clarity of mind even in the face of extreme trauma. Instead of being completely lost in her pain, a part of her is focused on justice, showing a spirit that refuses to be entirely broken.