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The Housemaid
하녀
Directed by Kim Ki-young
1960•1h 48m•NR•★ 7.6
Crime / Drama / Horror / Thriller
Synopsis
A middle-class music teacher and his pregnant wife hire a young housemaid who seduces the husband and systematically terrorizes the household in an escalating campaign of psychological torment. Kim Ki-young's legendary cornerstone of modern Korean cinema.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorKim Ki-young
WriterKim Ki-young
CinematographyKim Deok-jin
MusicSang-gi Han
Principal Cast
Lee Eun-shimOh Myeong-sook
Kim Jin-kyuKim Dong-sik
Ju Jeung-nyeoMrs. Kim
Um Aing-ranCho Kyung-hee
Go Seon-aeFactory Matron
Ra Jeong-okDormitory Supervisor
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Gang Seok-jeFactory WomanWS
Wang Suk-rangFactory WomanTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 48m (108 mins)
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DirectorKim Ki-young
LanguagesKorean
CountryKR
StudioHankook Ewha
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