A Simple Life

7.5/1020121h 58mReleased

Drama

After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.

Released: Mar 9, 2012

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Andy Lau

Roger Leung

Deanie Ip

Ah Tao

Qin Hailu

Ms. Choi

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