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The Housemaid

A married couple's tranquil life is disrupted when their new housemaid's presence sparks a complex and intense web of emotions.

In 1960s Korea, a devoted piano teacher, Mr. Kim, receives a love letter from his student Miss Kwak, but mistakenly reports it to his supervisor, resulting in her suspension. As a family man with two children and a new home, Mr. Kim seeks help from his private student Miss Kyung Hee Cho to find a housemaid. Cho introduces an unstable young woman, who begins to work for the Kim family. However, she soon exhibits strange behavior, snooping on Mr. Kim's private classes and eventually seduces him, leading to her pregnancy. Using her condition, she blackmails Mr. Kim, causing chaos and destruction within the family.

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Info about The Housemaid

Studio(s): Kim Ki-young Production, Korean Literature Films

Originally Released: United States, Nov 03, 1960

Production Country: South Korea

Genres:Crime, Drama, Thriller, Horror