I Thought It Was Ordinary movie poster

I Thought It Was Ordinary

November 17, 2025 0h 13m

Released just last year. I Thought It Was Ordinary is a family/drama film. directed by Orlando Loo. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring James Quah, Leong E-Xuan, and Tang Liang

Synopsis

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

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 17, 2025 2 months ago
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Runtime 0h 13m 13 minutes total
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Language Chinese Original language
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Country Malaysia Production

Director

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ZH

Production Companies

  • Lando Film
  • MMU Faculty of Cinematic Arts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is I Thought It Was Ordinary about?

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. W...

Who directed I Thought It Was Ordinary?

I Thought It Was Ordinary was directed by Orlando Loo.

How long is I Thought It Was Ordinary?

I Thought It Was Ordinary has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).

When was I Thought It Was Ordinary released?

I Thought It Was Ordinary was released on November 17, 2025 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in I Thought It Was Ordinary?

The main cast of I Thought It Was Ordinary includes James Quah, Leong E-Xuan, Tang Liang.