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A Simple Life (2012)
Director: Ann Hui
Cast: Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Qin Hailu, Wang Fuli
Runtime118 min
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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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A Simple Life (2012) is a critically acclaimed drama directed by Ann Hui. The film follows the story of an altruistic maid who decides to retire and move into an old people's home after suffering a stroke. It has received widespread critical praise and was nominated for numerous awards, including winning several honors at the Hong Kong Film Awards.
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Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Ann Hui, A Simple Life from 2012 is a poignant and moving drama that delves into the nuanced relationship between a Hong Kong film producer, Andy Lau, and his longtime family maid, Deanie Ip, who decides to move into an old people's home after suffering a stroke. This intimate character study explores themes of caregiving, class dynamics, and the bittersweet emotional bonds that form over decades, anchored by exceptional performances that are sure to resonate with fans of thoughtful, character-driven cinema.
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A Simple Life, also known as Sister Peach, is a 2011 Hong Kong drama film directed by Ann Hui and starring Andy Lau and Deanie Ip. Ip, in the lead role of Sister Peach, won the Best Actress Award at the 68th Venice International Film Festival. Originally, Hui considered retiring after making this film. However, due to the film's success, she changed her mind and went on to work on other projects.
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