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A Simple Life streaming

Original title: 桃姐
2011 Movie Hong Kong SAR China Drama 118 min FSK 0
By: Ann Hui With: Wang Fuli, Leung Tin, Deanie Ip, Paul Chun, Qin Hailu

After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.

Filmium rating
75%

Mood

Bittersweet
Heartfelt
Melancholic
Reflective
Touching

Cast & Crew

Ann Hui
Roger Lee
Gustave Flaubert
Susan Chan
Qin Hailu
Deanie lp
Andy Lau
Hailu Qin
Wang Fuli
Paul Chun
Hui Siu-ying
Leung Tin
Deanie Ip

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Close-Up
Intimate
Naturalistic
Neorealist

Film Movements

Neorealist

Narrative Structure

Linear
Slice-Of-Life

Pace

Deliberate
Meandering
Reflective
Slow
Slow-Paced

Runtime

118-Minute

Soundtrack

Subtle Score

Style

Character-Driven
Cinematic
Drama
Dramedy
Realism
Realistic

Time-Period

2010S

Central Conflict

Acceptance Of Death
Aging
Health Decline

Characters

Elderly Woman
Middle-Aged Man
Nursing Home Residents

Ending

Acceptance
Bittersweet
Dignified Death

Historical Context

2010S
Contemporary

Key Plot Points

Final Farewell
Retirement
Stroke

Plot

Aging
Caregiving
Dignity In Aging
Elderly Care
Family Bonds
Family Dynamics

Setting

Family Home
Hong Kong
Nursing Home
Urban Apartment

Shooting Location

Hong Kong

Theme

Care For The Elderly
Dignity In Aging
Family Dynamics
Family Loyalty
Loss And Grief
Respect For Elders

Genre

Character Study
Drama
Family
Slice Of Life

Audiences

Adults
Elderly Care Enthusiasts
Families
Family
Older Audiences

Titles

A Simple Life
Tao jie
Tao Jie - Ein einfaches Leben
Tou ze
Une vie simple
桃姐
桃(タオ)さんのしあわせ

Awards

Best Actress (Ip)
Lifetime Achievement (Hui)
Volpi Cup

Box Office Success

Chinese Box Office
Strong Opening

Critical Reception

4-Star Review
Hopeful
Humanistic

Festivals

Venice International Film Festival

Reception

Award-Winning
Critical Acclaim
Critically Acclaimed
Film Festival Success
Venice Film Festival

Production Countries

Hong Kong

Release Year

2011
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