It Is What It Is. And I Don't Know What It Is

it is what it is. and I don't know what it is

His suffering was so, so real.

What I wanted was for you to join my side. For that, I would have done much worse.

the most pathetic criminals you know just joined forces

“I’m still a little scared of the ocean. Why? When I was in elementary school, I was a boy scout. But one day, Joon Pyo forced me to join the Sea Cadets. But the kids from other schools hazed me in the ocean. With you was my first time back to the ocean after that. Boy Scout, Girl Scout, youth association, and Sea Cadet. Everyone has trauma from those places.”

THE EIGHTH SENSE (2023)

Just a note on Joke forgiving Tattoo:

It's about extending trust repeatedly because they need each other. Joke grew up fucking up and fucking up and fucking up and only getting anger and disappointment from his father. He doesn't want to pass that down. He spent five years in prison thinking about who he wanted to be when he got out, and he chose to be the best he could become.

Tattoo has had an incredibly difficult life, and being in debt really makes you consider the worst decisions. Joke recognizes that, and thanks to the understanding he's gained from Jack, knows Tattoo will never get out of the cycle if he isn't given second chances. They've come this far. Joke has made it clear how he feels about Tattoo's selfishness. But habits don't change overnight.

Also, I think it's important to recognize a few parallels in their current situation, in terms of loneliness and desperation. Of having talents that go unrecognized and underused. Of how willing they are to protect the people they truly care about. There are several points they can agree with each other on and that makes them able to work together.

It's going to be up to Tattoo to change for himself, but it's easier to make that change when someone believes in you.