The Housemaid (1960)

Director
Kim Ki-Young

Main cast
Eun-shim Lee; Jeung-nyeo Ju; Jin Kyu Kim; Um Aing-ran; Ahn Sung-Ki

Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller

Description
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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