The Taste of Money is a South Korean erotic thriller film directed by Im Sang-soo. It tells the story of a wealthy family and their servants, who become embroiled in a scandalous affair when the assistant of the socialite, Madam Baek, reveals her husband's infidelity.
The film portrays the decadence and corruption of the South Korean upper class, as it follows the lives of the Baek family, their housekeeper Eva, and their driver Joo Young-jak. The main plot revolves around the affair between Madam Baek's husband, Yoon, and their Filipino maid, Eva. When Madam Baek discovers the affair, she decides to use the information to blackmail Yoon in order to secure her own position of power and influence.
Meanwhile, Joo Young-jak, who is deeply in love with Madam Baek's daughter, Nami, becomes involved with a Japanese businesswoman who is dealing with the Baeks. The two of them embark on a dangerous sexual relationship, which threatens not only his job but also his life.
As the web of lies and deceit continues to grow, the characters become more and more entangled in each other's lives. The Taste of Money explores the themes of love, power, wealth, and corruption in a dark and seductive way, showing the dangerous consequences of a life of excess and moral decay.
