The 1930s, Korea under Japanese rule. A con man known as the Count offers a poor girl, Suk‑hee, a chance to take part in a scheme, promising substantial earnings. He plans to charm the wealthy Japanese woman Hideko, run away with her to Japan, marry her, then declare her insane, lock her up in an asylum, and seize her wealth. And Suk‑hee is supposed to help him by taking a job as a servant for Hideko. Which is exactly what she does. But suddenly, the Count’s perfect plan is under threat.