Hard Good Life (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2003, Hard Good Life is a documentary film directed by Hsu Hui-ju, running about 43 minutes.
What it’s about. An elderly man cooks himself some noodles and eats them straight from the pot while watching TV by himself. He dozes off at his job as a security guard. Alone since the death of his wife, the father’s daily life is filmed by his daughter. While turning her gaze on ordinary things like garbage, keys, puppies, flies and lizards, we can almost sense the strong smells of summer and the sound of thunder at night. Suddenly, the father turns and waves to us. The father-daughter bond is expressed here in very few words.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Hard Good Life sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hard Good Life page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hard Good Life (2003)?
- In US, Hard Good Life is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hard Good Life worth watching?
- Hard Good Life holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Hard Good Life released?
- Hard Good Life was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 43 minutes.