A Simple Life

A Simple Life

7.5IMDb Score
Released:2012-03-09
Genre:Drama
Duration:118 min
Director:Ann Hui
Actors:Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Qin Hailu, Wang Fuli, Paul Chun Pui
Production:Sil-Metropole Organisation, Focus Films Limited, Bona Film Group

Overview:

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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