Mr. Pak works one of the steamers at Aunt Paula's factory. During a rush to complete an order, he traps his hand in a steamer, burning it badly. Matt later explains that he'll likely go on to work with his wife in a jewelry factory, where the work is less dangerous.
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Mr. Pak Character Timeline in Girl in Translation
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...that it's the only way that Ma will allow it. Suddenly, a man starts screaming. Mr. Pak , one of the steamers, had gotten his hand trapped in the steamer. Several men...
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Matt butts into the conversation, and Aunt Paula suggests that he take over for Mr. Pak . Matt accepts nonchalantly, and both he and Paula leave. When they're gone, Ma hisses...
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...pianos, they leave the shop and admire the skyscrapers. As they walk, Matt explains that Mr. Pak won't return to the factory; he'll go to work with his wife at a jewelry...
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