Jo-won, however, is more interested in a greater challenge: Lady Jeong (Jeon Do-yeon), a devout Catholic widow who has remained celibate for nine years.
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Lady Cho seeks revenge against her husband’s future concubine, the 16-year-old virgin So-ok (Lee So-yeon). She tasks Jo-won with "deflowering" the girl before the marriage can be consummated.
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What follows is a slow-burn psychological thriller. Jo-won’s initial approach is calculating, using poetry and feigned empathy to break down Lady Jeong’s defenses. However, the film pivots from a story of predatory conquest to one of mutual awakening.