A Simple Life
桃姐
Synopsis
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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Official UK TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-02-26
Top Cast
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Andy Lau
Roger Leung
Deanie Ip
Ah Tao
Qin Hailu
Ms. Choi
Wang Fuli
Roger's Mother
Paul Chun Pui
Uncle Kin
Leung Tin
Head Master
Wendy Yu Man-Si
Sharon
Eman Lam Yi-Man
Carmen
Elena Kong Mei-Yee
Aunt Kam's Daughter
Jason Chan Chi-San
Jason
Hui So-Ying
Mui Gu
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Grasshopper
Chapman To Man-Chat
Dentist
Raymond Chow
Guest at Premiere
Yu Dong
Filmmaker
Tsui Hark
Director Tsui
Sammo Hung
Director Hung
John Shum Kin-Fun
Guest at Premiere
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Screenplay & Story
- Susan Chan Suk-Yin, Roger Lee
- Original Score
- Law Wing-Fai
- Original Title
- 桃姐
- Country of Origin
- China, Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, Cantonese, English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.8M
- Production Studios
- Sil-Metropole Organisation, Focus Films Limited, Bona Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Hui
Susan Chan Suk-Yin, Roger Lee
Law Wing-Fai
Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Eric Kwong Chi-Leung, Manda Wai
Roger Lee, Andy Lau, Yu Dong, Song Dai, Jeffrey Chan Wing-Hung
Department Leadership Roster
Roger Lee
Producer
Ann Hui
Director
Eric Kwong Chi-Leung
Editor
Nelson Yu Lik-wai
Director of Photography
Jessica Chan Pui-Wah
Producer
Boey Wong Bo-Yee
Costume Design
Manda Wai
Editor
Susan Chan Suk-Yin
Screenplay
Law Wing-Fai
Original Music Composer
Roger Lee
Screenplay
Ann Hui
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Simple Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Simple Life about?
After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.
Who directed A Simple Life?
A Simple Life was directed by Ann Hui.
Who stars in A Simple Life?
The principal cast of A Simple Life includes Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Qin Hailu, Wang Fuli, Paul Chun Pui.
When was A Simple Life released and how long is it?
A Simple Life was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
How much did A Simple Life make at the box office?
A Simple Life grossed $2.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for A Simple Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Simple Life was composed by Law Wing-Fai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Simple Life?
A Simple Life holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.).