The Housemaid (2010)
When Opportunity Knocks, Answer at Your Own Risk
Starring Jeon Do-yeon, Lee Jung-jae, Seo Woo
Directed by Im Sang-soo
A man's affair with his family's housemaid leads to a dark consequences. Eun-yi is hired as an au pair for Hae-ra (pregnant with twins) and her rich husband Hoon. Eun-yi's primary task is watching the couple's young daughter, Nami. Eun-yi is eager to connect to Nami, who gradually warms to her. Hoon begins to secretly flirt with Eun-yi, enticing her with glasses of wine and his piano playing, and they eventually begin a sexual relationship. Despite the affair, Eun-yi is still warm and friendly to Hoon's oblivious wife, Hae-ra. She even expresses enthusiasm and delight at the progress of Hae-ra's pregnancy.
Runtime: 106 min.
Rating: 6.5
DVD
Languages: Korean
Countries: South Korea
Genres: Drama,Thriller
Keywords: adultery,eroticism
Cast
Eun-yi
Hoon
Hae-ra
Byeong-sik
Hae-ra's Mother
Nami
Eun-yi's Friend
Obstetrician
Herbal Medicine Shop Doctor
Chief Secretary
Driver
Security
Security 2
Yoga Instructor