A Simple Life(2012)
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A Simple Life Synopsis
After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.
A Simple Life (2012) is a drama film directed by Ann Hui, released on March 9, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Qin Hailu and Wang Fuli. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 190 ratings.
- Director:
- Ann Hui
- Writers:
- Susan Chan Suk-Yin, Roger Lee
- Producers:
- Roger Lee, Jessica Chan Pui-Wah, Ann Hui
- Cinematographer:
- Nelson Yu Lik-wai
- Composer:
- Law Wing-Fai
- Production:
- Sil-Metropole Organisation, Focus Films Limited, Bona Film Group
- Revenue:
- $2,802,459
- Status:
- Released
A Simple Life (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for A Simple Life before you stream it.
A Simple Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andy Lau
as Roger Leung
Deanie Ip
as Ah Tao
Qin Hailu
as Ms. Choi
Wang Fuli
as Roger's Mother
Paul Chun Pui
as Uncle Kin
Leung Tin
as Head Master
Wendy Yu Man-Si
as Sharon
Eman Lam Yi-Man
as Carmen
Elena Kong Mei-Yee
as Aunt Kam's Daughter
Jason Chan Chi-San
as Jason
Hui So-Ying
as Mui Gu
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
as Grasshopper
Key crew
Directed by Ann Hui, written by Susan Chan Suk-Yin and Roger Lee, produced by Roger Lee, Jessica Chan Pui-Wah and Ann Hui.
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A Simple Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 190 ratings.
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A Simple Life – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Simple Life online?
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A Simple Life (2012) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Simple Life?
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The main cast of A Simple Life (2012) includes Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Qin Hailu, Wang Fuli and Paul Chun Pui. The film was directed by Ann Hui. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Simple Life released?
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A Simple Life was released on March 9, 2012 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is A Simple Life worth watching?
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A Simple Life (2012) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 190 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for A Simple Life?
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Yes. The official A Simple Life trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.