A Simple Life
aka Tao jie
Screened in August 2012
Director: Ann Hui. Cast: Deannie Yip, Andy Lau, Wang Fuli, Qin Hailu, Paul Chun, Hui Pik Kee, Hui So-ying, Chim Sui-man, Lawrence Ah-mon, Mak Yun-sau, Tsui Hark, Kong Suet-fa, Anthony Wong Chau-sang, Kong Elena, Jason Chan, Yu Man-sze, Lam Eman, Hiromi Wada. Screenplay: Susan Chan and Lee Yan-lam.
Twitter Capsule: No groundbreaker stylistically but acutely and tenderly observed. Yip as affecting as you've heard but not precious.

Photo © 2011 Bona International Film Group/Focus Films,
© 2012 China Lion Film Distribution
Not yet reviewed in full. Grade: B+


Awards:
Venice Film Festival: Best Actress (Yip)

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