지금 거신 전화는
"Their love hangs by a thread... until a stranger picks up the phone."
When the Phone Rings - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Hee-joo is not an appendix, but an entirely new language.
— Baek Sa-eon
Context:
Said during a phone call in Episode 4 when Sa-eon begins to reflect on his wife's presence in his life.
Meaning:
This quote represents the turning point where Sa-eon recognizes Hee-joo's unique value and the necessity of learning to understand her on her own terms.
Do you think I can't hear just because I can't speak? Do you think I can't feel emotions?
— Hong Hee-joo
Context:
A confrontation where Hee-joo expresses the pain of being ignored by her husband and family.
Meaning:
A powerful indictment of those who treat her as a passive object due to her disability.
A weakness is a wound that's prone to infection. When someone touches it, you flinch... That's a weakness.
— Hong Hee-joo
Context:
Discussing the nature of their contract marriage and the pain they cause each other.
Meaning:
An analysis of vulnerability and the emotional toll of their relationship.