A Simple Life

When Ah Tao (Deanie IP), a servant to the Leung family for nearly 60 years, suffers a stroke, she decides to quit her job and move into a local nursing home. The man she cared for since he was a boy, Roger (Andy LAU), takes it upon himself to help her adjust to her new life, which involves getting to know her new nursing home family, a motley crew of unique and quirky residents. As Ah Tao’s health deteriorates, roles reverse, with Roger now taking charge of her care.

Ann HUI was born in Anshan, Liaoning Province, China in 1947 and later immigrated to Hong Kong with her family. After graduating from the University of Hong Kong, she completed a special course on film in the U.K., then returned to Hong Kong as the assistant to the master of Chinese martial arts films, King HU. In 1979, she made her directorial debut with The Secret and soon became a leader in the “Hong Kong New Wave” film movement. Noted works include Boat People, The Story of Woo Viet and The Song of Exile.