In 1930s Korea under Japanese occupation, a young pickpocket is hired as a handmaiden to a Japanese heiress living on a secluded estate with her controlling uncle. However, the maid's true intentions are to help a fake Japanese Count seduce the Lady, steal her fortune, and confine her to a mental institution. But as the plan unfolds, the maid and the Lady develop unexpected feelings for each other.
The Handmaiden
In this psychological thriller, a mysterious woman is employed as a handmaiden to a wealthy Japanese heiress, but her true intentions are shrouded in deception as she becomes embroiled in a complex scheme to deceive her employer.