The Secretary, starring Maggie Gyllenhaal and James Spader, is one of the best and best-known BDSM references in American pop culture.
After a bout of illness, Lee Holloway (Maggie Gyllenhaal) moves back in with her dysfunctional family, ready to start anew.
Despite a few strikes against her she applies for a secretarial position at the law office of E. Edward Grey (James Spader).
Although she’s never had a job in her life, Lee is hired by the mysterious lawyer, who seems unconcerned by her lack of experience.
At first the work seems quite normal and boring – typing, filing and coffee-making – but Lee tries hard to please him. And her family are desperate for her to succeed.
