Hong Kong Andy Lau
And a simple movie. Simple but not insignificant. A woman who has served as a maid for 60 years to a family has a stroke and announces she wants to retire and live in an old folks home. She is tended to by the last son living in HK. He has taken her ministrations for granted all his life. Now, when the table is turned, he returns the loving care she deserves but never expected.
A wonderful film; a tribute to decency, kindness, selflessness...an exploration of a kind of love uncommon today...particularly in Hong Kong with its money-uber-alles mentality. The lead - played by Deannie Yip - was superb. Her character radiated caring and a kind of benign stoicism...someone who always wanted to do for others, no matter their faults and refused attention to her needs. She epitomized the buddhist ideal...a truly enlightened person.
This film is an unexpected gem.
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