A Simple Life
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A Simple Life

(2012)Directed by Ann Hui118 minDrama

Ah Tao (Deanie Ip) has kept house for the same Hong Kong family for decades, and she is now the only one left who still does the cooking. After a stroke, she tells Roger Leung (Andy Lau) she wants to quit and move into an old people's home. Ann Hui follows the two of them as he, who has never had to look after her, must decide how much of his own life he is willing to give back.

Andy Lau Tak-wahas Roger Leung
Deanie Ipas Ah Tao
Qin Hailuas Ms. Choi
Wang Fulias Roger's Mother
Paul Chun Puias Uncle Kin
Leung Tinas Head Master
Wendy Yu Man-Sias Sharon
Eman Lam Yi-manas Carmen
Elena Kong Mei-yeeas Aunt Kam's Daughter
Jason Chan Chi-Sanas Jason
Hui So-yingas Mui Gu
Raymond Chowas Guest at Premiere
Yu Dongas Filmmaker
Tsui Harkas Director Tsui
Sammo Hung Kam-boas Director Hung
John Shum Kin-Funas Guest at Premiere
Francis Mak Yun-Sauas Roger's High School Buddy, Henzi
Lawrence Ah Monas Roger's High School Buddy, Ah Chun
Ning Haoas Director Ning
Lam Yee-Lokas Pastor
Gordon Lam Ka-tungas Guest at Premiere