The Maid

The Maid is a 2009 Chilean comedy-drama film, directed by Sebastián Silva and co-written by Silva and Pedro Peirano. It has won numerous awards since its premiere at the 25th Annual Sundance Film Festival. The film has had much critical acclaim, particularly for Catalina Saavedra's award-winning performance as the lead character. Plot synopsis For over 23 years, Raquel (Saavedra) has worked as the maid for the Valdes family. She shows utmost loyalty and respect to her employers, Pilar (Celedón) and Edmundo (Goic). Raquel gets along well with their teenage son, Lucas (Agustín Silva), but often clashes with their headstrong daughter, Camila (García-Huidobro). When Raquel begins to suffer from dizzy spells caused by her excessive use of chlorine for household cleaning, Pilar decides to hire additional maids to assist Raquel with her daily chores. However, Raquel fiercely guards her territory and resents the newcomers, engaging in a series of increasingly desperate attempts to drive them away. This includes the younger maid, Lucy (Loyola), as Raquel tries to maintain her position in the household. Cast Catalina Saavedra as Raquel Claudia Celedón as Pilar Alejandro Goic as Edmundo Mariana Loyola as Lucy Agustín Silva as Lucas Andrea García-Huidobro as Camila Anita Reeves as Sonia Delfina Guzmán as The Grandmother Luis Dubó as Eric Gloria Canales as Lucy's mom Luis Wigdorsky as Lucy's dad