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A Simple Life streaming

Original title: 桃姐

2011 Movie Hong Kong SAR China Drama 118 min Ages 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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