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A Simple Life

Original title: Tou ze
2011 · 1 h 58 min
Directed by Ann Hui · Hong Kong · Contemporary Asian Cinema
Drama

Cast

Deanie Ip Andy Lau Qin Hailu

Credits

Written by: Susan Chan

Plot

Roger, a film producer in Hong Kong, takes care of Ah Tao, the elderly servant who raised him and his family, after she suffers a stroke and moves into a nursing home. The film follows their reversal of roles and the quiet tenderness between them. Ann Hui's 2011 film, with Andy Lau and Deannie Yip, is a restrained and moving drama that won the Golden Horse and Hong Kong Film Awards.

Sinekatalog’s take

Ann Hui's drama watches a film producer caring for the elderly servant who raised him. Understated and warm, with Deanie Ip and Andy Lau superb, it is a gentle, truthful portrait of devotion and ageing.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.

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Awards

Ratings

IMDb: 7.5 / 10 (6,735 votes)
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