Chihwaseon (Strokes of Fire) Page #3

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this man's face and the scenery?

His employer asked him for a bribe.

He refused and lost the job which...

he'd only just found. Tao Yuan-ming's

sorrow has to show through.

Can't you see him yearning

to express his pain in a poem?

Imagination must breathe fire

into the painting.

More important than the strokes

is what lies between them.

The mind's discipline alone

must guide the brush.

Master, I've finished "Homecoming".

How dare you claim it's finished?

A painting is never finished.

I want you to paint this fan.

It's a gift for a Chinese dignitary.

I asked Master Hyesan to paint it,

but he referred me to you.

He did? He really recommended me?

Let us be merry

while we are young.

When we are old

it will be too late.

Seung-ub, this party's for you.

Join in!

Come closer.

Sit here.

Thanks to your painting,

my trip went well. Take this.

A gift from the Chinese dignitary

to the painter of the fan.

It's a special stone for a seal.

Here's a new girl.

She plays the 'saenghwang' well.

My name's Mae-hyang.

Our Seung-ub plays

the flute very well.

They'll make a perfect duet.

"The plum blossom

blooms only for thee."

They say it keeps its scent to itself.

I'm ashamed of what I am.

In 1866, Regent Daewon orders

the persecution of the Catholics.

Nine French missionaries

and 8,000 Koreans are beheaded.

Are you looking for someone, too?

Yes. I know a kisaeng,

Mae-hyang, who's a Catholic.

You used to say

we're all equal before God.

You wanted to abolish

inequality in Korea

but you're leaving,

abandoning your dreams.

Very cute!

You've beautifully captured

the languid eyes

of this idle dog

as he watches the bee.

Seung-ub.

Master Lee wants you urgently.

So-woon has returned.

She has no hope of recovery.

She came back to avoid

being a burden on her husband.

I sent for you because she longs

to have a painting by you.

Think of it as her last wish.

Do it for me.

Seung-ub is here.

What shall I paint for you?

Whatever inspires you.

Here it is.

This is a farewell.

This is a farewell.

Farewell to my love.

If you must leave

tell me when you'll return.

Three famous painters

have jae in their names.

You could be the third won

with Danwon and Hyewon.

Choose a forename.

Oh, meaning "I".

"I too am a Won."

Forceful Chinese art is all very well...

but you must see the works that

contain the spirit of our ancestors.

The master of this house

never shows his collection

but I'm a relative.

He won't say no.

He's fond of pine mushrooms.

What can I get you?

He's in the main wing.

- Wait for me here.

- Yes, master.

You, get out!

Watch where you put

your dirty backside!

- Beat it!

- What's happening?

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