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Quick Info

Rating

7.1/10

Release1960

Runtime1h 52m

StatusReleased

BudgetN/A

RevenueN/A

Production

Kim Ki-young Production

Korean Literature Films

Movie

The Housemaid

1960

1h 52m

7.1

Crime

Drama

Synopsis

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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