Who played Mrs. Cho?
She was the Mrs. Danvers-like housekeeper.
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This woman: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoon_Yeo-jeong who I last saw the South Korean film, "Actresses" (2009) at Seattle's International Film Festival last year (2010). She is one of Korea's most respected actresses and its oldest (in a country that values youth, thiness and beauty above all else)
The more Ken Loach films I see, the more I think they need English subtitles.
Thank you, DogtownGirl! Really enjoyed the housekeeper character in "The Housemaid."
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I was glad I went to see the film, as a whole, however I did expect it to be a lot more of a thriller than it was.
The more Ken Loach films I see, the more I think they need English subtitles.
Well, Mrs. Cho rocked. And Mrs. Danvers is a good comparison, except Mrs. Cho isn't evil, just habitually loyal. Her walking away was very satisfying.
Wasn't there another kickass film called Mother a few years ago that featured an older Korean actress? Maybe older women are pushing through finally.
The other lead, Jeon??? She's not that young, is she? I've seen her in three movies and two television series. Isn't she in her mid-thirties by now? I know she looks young, especially with her small size. Very Holly Hunter-esque in terms of size. I love her too, although this isn't my favorite role for her. I like her better when she's tough.
Hi, Jean!
I also saw "Mother", and thought that film was really eerie .
The woman who played the titular role, was not the same woman who played the elderly housemaid in this film, however.
(If you knew that already, forgive me mentioning it ...)
The more Ken Loach films I see, the more I think they need English subtitles.
Thanks! I didn't think she was, although I must admit I don't always recognize actors in different roles. I just think it's cool that two Korean movies that have reached the US featured strong older female leads. I know Mrs. Cho was the real hero of the Housemaid (although her actions do cause most of the action--she hired the young woman, ratted her out, and then let her into the house knowing something would happen).
But she was a bigger factor than I expected. Her grumpiness, remorse at the hospital, and then her anger in the end was very satisfying. Her story was treated with respect by the film-maker and I think that impressed me.
I loved that shot when she was reading her book by the big fire place with her glass of wine, as though she owned the place. I imagine housekeepers do that a lot. It's one of the perks.
jeansheridan,
I have a bloody awful time recognizing people who are famous, especially if they are standing right in front of me, or (worse!) right beside me. Others always have to point out people to me, actually. It'a a bit embarrassing.
The more Ken Loach films I see, the more I think they need English subtitles.