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Unexpected Family

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When an aging local (Jackie Chan) starts to lose his memory, those around him decide to recreate an important family moment in his life for him to relive. What they discover isn't what they expect -- about both themselves and about the mysterious man's past.

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James Marsh South China Morning Post Feb 13
3/5
Short on action but long on ham-fisted life lessons, the debut feature from writer-director Li Taiyan seems tailor-made for the Chinese holiday season, with its fast-paced blend of slapstick humour, domestic squabbles and climactic melodrama. Go to Full Review Avi Offer NYC Movie Guru Feb 11
A poignant, funny and wise dramedy that's equally heartbreaking and heartwarming. Jackie Chan gives the best performance of his career. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Shiraju D @RT46983956 6d I’ve been a huge Jackie Chan fan since I was a kid and grew up watching his movies. But in this film, his acting is the best of his entire career. It was actually hard for me to see my favorite hero looking so old and struggling🥹💔. During the climax, his performance literally brought tears to my eyes. It made me realize my favorite hero has grown old. If you’re a true Jackie Chan fan, you’ll definitely love this. It’s a must-watch!❤️❤️❤️ See more Dicky P @RT35242251 Mar 19 Unexpected Family (2026) is a meaningful film that explores the idea that family is not always defined by blood, but by the connections people choose to build with one another. Although the pacing is slow, it allows the audience to deeply understand the importance of mutual support, especially in later stages of life and when facing challenges such as Alzheimer’s disease. See more Jane A @Jane_anita99 Feb 15 It's a wonderful film that teaches children the importance of checking in on their parents See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Taiyan Li

Director

Jackie Chan

Actor

Ping Li

Actor

Binlong Pan

Actor

Yuchang Peng

Actor

Taiyan Li

Screenwriter
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Movie Info

Synopsis When an aging local (Jackie Chan) starts to lose his memory, those around him decide to recreate an important family moment in his life for him to relive. What they discover isn't what they expect -- about both themselves and about the mysterious man's past.
Director
Taiyan Li
Producer
Jingxi Shen, Wu Yifeng, Chao Yin
Screenwriter
Taiyan Li, Carbuncle Yan, Yining Yan
Distributor
China Lion Film Distribution
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
Chinese
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 6, 2026, Limited
Runtime
2h 0m