Ann Hui
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23 May 1947, Anshan, Liaoning, China
Mini Biography:
Born in China in 1947, Ann Hui moved to Hong Kong when whe was still in her youth. After graduating in English and Comparative Litereature from Hong Kong University, whe spent two years at London Film School. Returning to Hong Kong, she worked as an assistant to director King Hu before joining TVB to direct drama series and short documentaries. In 1977, she produced and directed six films for the ICAC and in 1978, she made three episodes for the RTHK series, Below the Lion Rock. Shen the made her debut feature file, The Secret, in 1979.
A Simple Life Tao jie 
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Critically acclaimed Hong Kong 'New Wave' director Ann Hui tackles the challenge of growing old in a moving and contemplative film. The story follows the relationship between a 40-something man and his family's amah, who has been in their employ for 60 years. After she suffers a stroke, they reverse roles and he looks after her.
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