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The Maid (2009)

"She's almost part of the family."

6.720091h 37mES
DramaComedy

Directed by Sebastián Silva

Rating

6.7/10

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

ES

Release

August 13, 2009

Director

Sebastián Silva

Official Trailer

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Overview

Raquel has been the live-in housekeeper for a kind, reasonably wealthy family for half her life, and the joyless repetition of the job has begun to take its toll. Increasingly dependent on painkillers, Raquel resorts to pranks and childish avoidance to antagonize the family’s college-age daughter an...

Cast

Catalina Saavedra

Catalina Saavedra

Raquel

Claudia Celedón

Claudia Celedón

Pilar

Andrea García-Huidobro

Andrea García-Huidobro

Camila

Mariana Loyola

Mariana Loyola

Lucy

Alejandro Goic

Alejandro Goic

Mundo

Delfina Guzmán

Delfina Guzmán

Grandma

Anita Reeves

Anita Reeves

Sonia

Luis Dubó

Luis Dubó

Eric

Agustín Silva

Agustín Silva

Lucas

Juan Pablo Larenas

Juan Pablo Larenas

Rodrigo

Luis Wigdorsky

Luis Wigdorsky

Lucy's Father

Claudia Paz

Claudia Paz

Lucy's Grandmother

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Maid (2009), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Raquel has been the live-in housekeeper for a kind, reasonably wealthy family for half her life, and the joyless repetition of the job has begun to take its toll. Increasingly dependent on painkillers, Raquel resorts to pranks and childish avoidance to antagonize the family’s college-age daughter and a procession of new servants, all in the hopes of protecting her precarious power within the home. Her antics successfully push everyone away, until new maid Lucy actually pushes back.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Maid. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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