The Housemaid

The Housemaid follows Mr. Dong-sik Kim, a piano teacher and factory worker, as he hires a housemaid named Myung-Sook to help his pregnant wife with household chores. Myung-Sook's strange behavior catches the attention of the family, particularly the children, and her infatuation with Mr. Kim leads to an affair between them. As the relationship deepens, Myung-Sook reveals her pregnancy to Mr. Kim, who eventually breaks up with his wife and starts a new life with Myung-Sook in their house. However, when Mrs. Kim discovers the truth, she becomes determined to keep the arrangement stable by offering to support Myung-Sook at any cost, leading to a downward spiral of events that ultimately result in tragedy for Mr. Kim and his family.