Trailer: ‘Unexpected Family’

By   |  Dec 12, 2025

‘Unexpected Family’ (过家家) is a 2026 Chinese comedy-drama co-written and directed by Li Taiyan.

The film centres on a struggling young drifter who is mistaken for an elderly man’s long-lost son, leading to a forced cohabitation with strangers that gradually evolves into an unexpected family. The cast includes Jackie Chan, Peng Yuchang, Zhang Jianing, Pan Binlong, and Li Ping.

Synopsis: Struggling and far from home, Zhong Bufan (Peng Yuchang) is mistaken by his elderly landlord Ren (Jackie Chan) for his long-lost son, forcing him into an awkward shared household with fellow drifters Su Xiaoyue (Zhang Jianing), hustling real-estate agent Jia Ye (Pan Binlong), and a devoted neighbour, Jin Zhengu (Li Ping). As Zhong grapples with Ren’s unpredictable moments of confusion, he gradually uncovers a long-hidden secret that transforms a reluctant arrangement into an unexpected family. [© Far East Films]

‘Unexpected Family’ opens in cinemas across China on January 1, 2026.

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