Unexpected Family

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A young man, estranged from his father, flees his small hometown in China for Wuhan. There, he encounters an older man with Alzheimer`s who mistakes him for his own son. A touching story unfolds as an unexpected bond forms between them, essentially creating a new, "unexpected family".

Language: Mandarin
Subtitle: English / Chinese
Classification: 13
Release Date: 8 Jan 2026
Genre: Drama
Running Time: 2 Hours 2 Minutes
Distributor: GSC Movies
Cast: Jackie Chan, Peng Yuchang, Karlina Zhang, Pan Binlong
Director: Li Taiyan
Format: 2D

Showing in 92 cinema locations on 14 Jan (as of 12:55PM, 14 Jan)

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U - General viewing for all ages
P12 - Parental guidance required for audiences under the age of 12.
13 - For audiences aged 13 years old and above.
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18 - For 18+ with elements for mature audiences
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