The doctor tells Etsuko that if they want, they can prolong this state that Hana is in. It’s nothing but accentuated by all the acting around her from Kaho Minami, Soji Arai, and Youn Yuh-jung. That said, Mari Yamamoto delivers an absolutely fantastic and heart-wrenching performance as she essays Hana’s failing health.

I can imagine that it must be a little weird to be cast in one of the best shows of all time with a role as impactful as Hana’s and perform only from the confines of a bed. See More: ‘Pachinko’ Episode 7: Recap And Ending, Explained – What Prompts Hansu To Join The Yakuza? Noa regrets picking the red yarn (an indicator of long life) and not the bow and arrow, and he wishes that Mozasu picks the coins so that he could make their family rich in the future. Isak says that they did because Sunja insisted on doing so despite their meager resources. Noa questions if Isak and Sunja did a ceremony for him on his first birthday. Isak says that since Noa is the older brother now, he has to be responsible enough so that his brother can count on him for many things.

You can see some childish jealousy in Noa as he questions why everything is about Mozasu. So, they are celebrating the fact that Mozasu has made it this far. Noa is curious why they’re holding a party for Mozasu, and Isak explains that not too long ago, many babies died before their first birthdays. He probably isn’t aware of his lineage, and he has a strong bond with Isak as they talk about the newly born Mozasu’s birthday ceremony. In 1938, Noa (Jaejun Park) is introduced as this strong, courageous kid who motivates his classmates to not be afraid of bullies.

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