Maid's Secret
Maid's Secret

Maid's Secret

2007Movie78 minJapanese

Fresh out of school, Harumi and Misuzu pursue opposite strategies to win the love of Keita. While they are fighting over him, he announces that he will return in one year and choose one. Harumi, who's saving herself for him, gets a job at a maid's café, figuring she needs to learn to be of service. Misuzu, who has slept with many men, figures Keita is a masochist, so she becomes a dominatrix. Harumi, with help from her co-worker Maiko, teaches herself to make delicious onigiri. Is food prepared with love the way to a man's heart, or is it a whip?

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IMDb5.2/10
Director: Dianne W. St. ClairGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this suspenseful drama, a young woman named Annie takes a job as a maid in a secluded mansion, hoping to uncover the truth behind her mother's mysterious disappearance years prior. As she delves deeper into the household's secrets, she uncovers a web of deceit and danger that puts her own life at risk. Annie must piece together the fragmented clues before she becomes the next victim of the house's dark past.

Critical Reception

Maid's Secret received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated the attempt at suspense, the film was generally considered a forgettable thriller that failed to deliver on its premise. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding it too slow-paced or unoriginal.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's suspense is undermined by a predictable storyline.
  • Character development is lacking, making it difficult to connect with the protagonists.
  • While atmospheric, the thriller elements do not fully materialize.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in a historic mansion, adding to its intended eerie atmosphere, though its limited release meant it didn't garner significant award attention.

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