

The Housemaid
1960-11-03 · 112 min · ★ 7.1
A piano composer's family moves into a new house; when his pregnant wife collapses from working to support the family, he hires a housemaid to help with housework.
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- Directors
- Kim Ki-young
- Production companies
- Kim Ki-young Production, Korean Literature Films
- Countries
- South Korea
- Status
- Released
Top 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
Ahn Sung-kiKim Chang-soon
Ok Gyeong-huiKwak Seon-young
Choi Nam-hyunYu Jong-sik
Jo Seok-geunDriverTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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