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A Simple Life
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A Simple Life

2012-03-09 · 118 min · ★ 7.5

Drama

After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.

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Directors
Ann Hui
Production companies
Sil-Metropole Organisation, Focus Films Limited, Bona Film Group
Countries
China, Hong Kong
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 2,802,459

Top Cast

Andy Lau Tak-wahAndy Lau Tak-wahRoger Leung
Deanie IpDeanie IpAh Tao
Qin HailuQin HailuMs. Choi
Wang FuliWang FuliRoger's Mother
Paul Chun PuiPaul Chun PuiUncle Kin
Leung TinLeung TinHead Master
Wendy Yu Man-SiWendy Yu Man-SiSharon
Eman Lam Yi-manEman Lam Yi-manCarmen
Elena Kong Mei-yeeElena Kong Mei-yeeAunt Kam's Daughter
Jason Chan Chi-SanJason Chan Chi-SanJason
Hui So-yingHui So-yingMui Gu
Anthony Wong Chau-sangAnthony Wong Chau-sangGrasshopper
Chapman To Man-ChatChapman To Man-ChatDentist
Raymond ChowRaymond ChowGuest at Premiere
Yu DongYu DongFilmmaker
Tsui HarkTsui HarkDirector Tsui
Sammo Hung Kam-boSammo Hung Kam-boDirector Hung
John Shum Kin-FunJohn Shum Kin-FunGuest at Premiere
Francis Mak Yun-SauFrancis Mak Yun-SauRoger's High School Buddy, Henzi
Lawrence Ah MonLawrence Ah MonRoger's High School Buddy, Ah Chun

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