'A Simple Life' Screening In Chicago

 

Director Ann Hui's heartwarming drama 'A Simple Life' is now showing at the Facets Cinémathèque in Chicago. The film is a solemn yet humorous exploration of seniority that revolves around the relationship between an elderly maid (Deannie Yip) and her master (Andy Lau).

Synopsis

Ah Tao (Deannie Yip) is a domestic helper who has worked as maid and nanny for several generations of the Leung family since her teens. Over the 60 years that Ah Tao dedicated to serving the household, elders passed away, children were born and grew up, and most members of the family emigrated. She now takes care of Roger (Andy Lau), a bachelor film producer and the last family member to remain in Hong Kong. One day, Ah Tao falls ill when preparing supper. In the evening, Roger returns from a trip to Beijing and finds the aging servant unconscious after a stroke. But life without Ah Tao makes Roger begin to realize just how important she is to him and he decides to look after the woman who has nursed him all his life. The two grow closer to each other, and their mutual affection brings solace and contentment to their lives.

'A Simple Life' will be showing at the Cinémathèque from 11th - 16th August, with tickets costing $9 per person or free for Facets members. You can get full details on screening times and book tickets now from www.facets.org.

 

 

Posted August 11, 2012