Is A Simple Life violent?

No. Less violent than 92% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is A Simple Life sad?

Yes. More sad than 88% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is A Simple Life scary?

Barely. Less frightening than 84% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Is A Simple Life easy watching?

Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of well-known films. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

Does A Simple Life end with hope?

About average. Almost exactly mid-range for a well-known film. This describes how the film comes across as a whole, measured against other well-known films; it is not a content list.

A Simple Life

Name: A Simple Life
Genre: Drama
Released: 2012
Duration: 118 min
Rating: 7.5
Cast: Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Qin Hailu, Wang Fuli, Paul Chun Pui

Directed by Ann Hui

Produced by Sil-Metropole Organisation, Focus Films Limited

2012118 min7.5 / 10

A tender, contemplative portrait of aging, sacrifice, and the quiet dignity of a life devoted to service, centered on an intimate relationship between a maid and her employer.

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

Clusters

Bittersweet Family Stories Unlikely Caregiver Friendships Blue-Collar Jobs Prison Movies Weapons and Violence

Genres

Drama

Keywords

Maid Nursing Home Stroke Woman Director

Questions people ask

Is A Simple Life violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.
Is A Simple Life sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is A Simple Life scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is A Simple Life easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.
Does A Simple Life end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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