A Simple Life (2012): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
A Simple Life is a 2012 drama directed by Ann Hui. It runs 1 hour 58 minutes and earned $4.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 58m (118 min)
- Director
- Ann Hui
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- China Lion Film Distribution
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Simple Life About?
The premise of A Simple Life without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After sixty years of dedicated service to the Leung family, Ah Tao, their beloved amah, experiences a stroke that prompts her to reflect on her life. Roger, her dependable caretaker, steps in to help her transition to an elderly care facility. Through this process, he develops a deep appreciation for human connection and discovers the strength of the unexpected bond they share, revealing a touching story of loyalty and devotion.
The Director of A Simple Life
Directed by Ann Hui.
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Director Ann Hui
A Simple Life Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave A Simple Life 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 78 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 94% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 86%
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Metacritic 78 Metascore
User score 7.9
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 3.9 /5
30 ratings
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Movie Insider 3.7 /5
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A Simple Life Plot Summary
What happens in A Simple Life from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Roger Leung, portrayed by Andy Lau, is a middle-aged film producer from Hong Kong, who finds himself living with Chung Chun-to, an elderly maidservant played by Deanie Ip, that has devoted decades to serving his family. Upon returning from a business trip, Roger returns home to a troubling sight: he finds Chung lying on the floor and immediately calls for assistance. At the hospital, he learns that she has suffered a stroke. Rather than seeking rehabilitation, Chung expresses her desire to retire and be admitted to a nursing home.
Full summary
The whole story of A Simple Life, scene by scene
A Simple Life Box Office
A Simple Life grossed $4.8 million worldwide. $191,826 came from the US and Canada and $4.6 million (96%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$4.8M
- US & Canada
- $191.8K
- International
- $4.6M
A Simple Life Trailers & Videos
The trailer of A Simple Life.
How Well Do You Know A Simple Life?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of Roger Leung?
Cars in A Simple Life
39 cars on screen, including the 1997 Ford F-150 and the 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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1985 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role
A Simple Life Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “Tou ze” and “Une vie simple”.
- Also known as
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- Tou ze
- Une vie simple
- Tao jie
- 桃（タオ）さんのしあわせ
- Una vida sencilla
- แค่เธอยิ้ม หัวใจก็อิ่มรัก
- Tao Jie - Ein einfaches Leben
- חיים פשוטים
- 심플 라이프
- Простая жизнь
- Обикновен живот
- Proste życie
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- Απλή ζωή
- Dì Đào
- 桃さんのしあわせ
- Una vida simple
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A Simple Life FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of A Simple Life, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Simple Life?
A Simple Life runs 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
When was A Simple Life released?
A Simple Life was released on April 12, 2012.
Who directed A Simple Life?
A Simple Life was directed by Ann Hui.
More films by Ann Hui How much did A Simple Life make at the box office?
A Simple Life grossed $4.8 million worldwide ($191,826 domestic, $4.6 million international).
How is A Simple Life rated?
A Simple Life has 94% on Rotten Tomatoes, 78 on Metacritic, 75% on TMDB and 3.9/5 on Letterboxd.
Does A Simple Life have a post-credit scene?
No. A Simple Life has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Simple Life in?
The original language of A Simple Life is Chinese.
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