A Simple Life (Tao jie) Movie Overview

A Simple Life (Tao jie) - Overview

Genre: Drama

Opened: Apr 13, 2012 Run Time: 1hr 59min

Cast: Qin Hailu Wang Fuli Deanie Ip Andy Lau

Director: Ann Hui

Producer: Roger Lee Ann Hui

Executive Producer: Yu Dong Andy Lau Song Dai

Synopsis

A Simple Life (Tao jie): When Ah Tao, a servant to the Leung family for nearly 60 years, suffers a stroke, she decides to quit her job and move into a local nursing home. The man she cared for since he was a boy, Roger, takes it upon himself to help her adjust to her new life, which involves getting to know her new nursing home family, a motley crew of unique and quirky residents. As Ah Tao's health deteriorates, roles reverse, with Roger now taking charge of her care.

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A Simple Life (Tao jie)

Production Company:

Bona International Film Group (BIFG)

Production Company:

Focus Films (Hong Kong)

Cast & Crew (11)

Qin Hailu

Wang Fuli

Deanie Ip

Reviews (14)

Little White Lies

By Basia Cummings

Critic Rating:

Aug 02, 2012

A film that will fill you with a sense of hope, and a glimpse into the realities of life in modern Hong Kong.

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By Jennifer Tate

Critic Rating:

Aug 02, 2012

This poignant and emotional relationship study between an ageing servant and her employer requires more punch and focus, but is still a tender and heartfelt piece of drama with outstanding lead performances.

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A Simple Life (Tao jie) - Overview