#61. The Housemaid
Director: Im Sang-soo
Writer(s): Gina Kim (Never Forever)
Producers: Not Available
Distributor: Rights Available.
The Gist: This is a remake of Kim Ki-young’s 1960 film about a maid who ruins a family.
Cast: Do-yeon Jeon and Seo Woo (awaiting male lead).
Why is it on the list?: You won’t find many remakes on this 100 list, but take an original idea and re-configure the role assignments and you’ve got my approval. I’ve sort of lost track of the South Korean helmer since his most hyped film, 2005’s The President’s Last Bang, who stylistically speaking doesn’t shy away from getting his actors to take up the whole frame. Jeon will absolutely shine in this role.
Release Date/Status?: Currently in pre-prod, we won’t see this film until the end of the year – a shame since Jeon won the Best Actress award in Cannes. Earliest guess is Venice, with a Pusan and/or Tokyo Film Festival showcase.
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