

Every Dog Has Its Day
Old Lin, a retired steel mill veteran with mobility issues, lives a materially comfortable yet emotionally desolate life. His routine is unexpectedly disrupted when he crosses paths with Ma Teng, an idle drifter brimming with "useless knowledge" and a chronic habit of abandoning projects midway, during a botched caregiver interview. What begins as a comedic clash of misunderstandings evolves into an extraordinary companionship. Through their unlikely journey bridging generational and social divides, the mismatched pair transforms from chaotic strangers into mutual pillars of support. This transgenerational bond defying conventional boundaries of age and mortality becomes a profound testament to human resilience. In each other's flawed existence, they discover the courage to confront physical decline and mortality, ultimately unearthing the fortitude to embrace life's uncertainties with renewed bravery.
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- PremiereChina Golden Rooster & Hundred Flowers Film Festival14 Nov 2025
- Theatrical (limited)Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen1 Jan 2026
- PremiereBeijing8 Jan 2026
- Theatrical (limited)1.10-1.11 Thirty cities releases10 Jan 2026
- Theatrical16 Jan 2026
- Digital / OTT27 Mar 2026
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Every Dog Has Its Day was released on 1 January 2026.
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