Question 1

What hidden literary reference appears in the background of a key scene?

Accepted Answer

Around 1 hour 9 minutes, a piece of art in the background shows a quotation from Nathanael West's novel Miss Lonelyhearts, which shares themes like depression and adultery with the film.

Question 2

Which major international film festivals screened The Housemaid?

Accepted Answer

The film was shown at AFI Fest, Cannes Film Festival, Chicago International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival, among others.

Question 3

What real-life physical feature of actress Jeon Do-yeon became incorporated into the film?

Accepted Answer

Jeon Do-yeon has an actual scar on her upper thigh that director Im Sang-soo specifically focused on in two scenes because it matched ideas within the film.

Question 4

What controversy surrounded the screenplay for The Housemaid?

Accepted Answer

Screenwriter Kim Soo-hyun left the project after director Im Sang-soo edited the script so heavily that she considered it entirely his work, publicly expressing her dissatisfaction.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of The Housemaid?

Accepted Answer

Eun-yi, hired as a maid in a wealthy businessman's mansion, is seduced by her employer, then must fight against the women of the family who plot against her.

Question 6

What hidden literary reference appears in a background art piece during a key scene?

Accepted Answer

Around 1 hour 9 minutes, a piece of art in the background faintly shows a quotation from Nathanael West's novel 'Miss Lonelyhearts', which shares themes like depression and adultery with the film.

Question 7

Which major international film festivals featured 'The Housemaid'?

Accepted Answer

It was an official selection at the Cannes Film Festival, AFI Fest, Chicago International Film Festival, Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and Toronto International Film Festival, among others.

Question 8

How did a real scar on Jeon Do-yeon's body become part of the film's storytelling?

Accepted Answer

Jeon Do-yeon has a scar on her upper thigh, which director Im Sang-soo incorporated into specific scenes because he felt it matched ideas within the film, focusing on it intentionally.

Question 9

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of 'The Housemaid'?

Accepted Answer

Eun-yi, a maid hired in a wealthy businessman's mansion, is seduced by him, leading the women of the family to plot against her, forcing her to fight back to protect herself.

Question 10

Who plays the wealthy businessman who seduces the maid in the film?

Accepted Answer

Lee Jung-jae portrays the character Hoon Goh, also referred to as Master Hoon, the wealthy businessman who seduces the maid Eun-yi.

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