Where to watch A Simple Life in Taiwan
A Simple Life is streaming on Catchplay in Taiwan, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Catchplay. Availability checked 23 June 2026.
About A Simple Life
A Simple Life is a 2012 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Ann Hui, starring Andy Lau, Deanie Ip and Qin Hailu. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.5/10 from 186 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Simple Life in Taiwan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
A Simple Life trailer
Overview
After suffering a stroke, an altruistic maid announces that she wants to quit her job and move into an old people's home.
Top cast
Andy Lau
Roger Leung
Deanie Ip
Ah Tao
Qin Hailu
Ms. Choi
Wang Fuli
Roger's Mother
Paul Chun Pui
Uncle Kin
Leung Tin
Head Master
Wendy Yu Man-Si
Sharon
Eman Lam Yi-Man
Carmen
Elena Kong Mei-Yee
Aunt Kam's Daughter
Jason Chan Chi-San
Jason
Hui So-Ying
Mui Gu
Anthony Wong Chau-Sang
Grasshopper
Chapman To Man-Chat
Dentist
Raymond Chow
Guest at Premiere
Yu Dong
Filmmaker
Tsui Hark
Director Tsui
Sammo Hung Kam-Bo
Director Hung
John Shum Kin-Fun
Guest at Premiere
Francis Mak Yun-Sau
Roger's High School Buddy, Henzi
Lawrence Ah Mon
Roger's High School Buddy, Ah Chun
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch A Simple Life in Taiwan?+
In Taiwan, you can stream A Simple Life on Catchplay. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Catchplay.
Is A Simple Life on Netflix?+
A Simple Life is not on Netflix in Taiwan right now, but you can stream it on Catchplay.
How long is A Simple Life?+
A Simple Life has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).
Who stars in A Simple Life?+
A Simple Life stars Andy Lau, Deanie Ip, Qin Hailu, Wang Fuli and Paul Chun Pui.
When did A Simple Life come out?+
A Simple Life is a 2012 movie directed by Ann Hui.
What genre is A Simple Life?+
A Simple Life is Drama film.
Who directed A Simple Life?+
A Simple Life was directed by Ann Hui.
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