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I Thought It Was Ordinary

I Thought It Was Ordinary

A game as old as time faded into the ashes of youth. Travel through this three-part memory as a young boy discovers the decay of his grandfather as they take part in an old game of Chinese chess. With every move he makes, he takes a step closer towards realising the extent of time. This film will explore themes of love, loss and what it really means to grow old in an optimistic way

Release Date

November 17, 2025

Status

Released

Original Title

当时只道是寻常

Runtime

13min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Mandarin