Every Dog Has Its Day

What it’s about

Old Lin, a former steel mill worker with limited mobility, lives a comfortable but emotionally empty life. His routine is disrupted when he meets Ma Teng, a young drifter full of useless knowledge who habitually abandons projects halfway. Their first encounter happens during a caregiver interview that goes wrong. What starts as a series of misunderstandings with comic friction gradually develops into a deep companionship. The two men, separated by age and social background, move from chaotic strangers to mutual pillars of support.

What hooks you

Directed by Yang Chaoyue, the film features Kenny Lin and Lin Gengxin both credited as Ma Teng, with Li Youbin as Lin. The story explores a bond that defies conventional boundaries of age and mortality, revealing resilience through flawed lives.

Who it’s for

It will appeal to those who enjoy character-driven stories of unlikely friendship, dry humor, and quiet emotional growth that avoids heavy drama.