
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
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Movie Details
- Original Title: 当时只道是寻常
- Genres: Family, Drama
- Release Date: 2025-11-17
- Runtime: 13 minutes
- Rating: 0/10 (0 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Lando Film, MMU Faculty of Cinematic Arts
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.0256
- Languages: Mandarin
Cast & Crew

James Quah
as Grandfather

Leong E-Xuan
as Little Grandson

Tang Liang
as Grandson
Trailers & Clips
Director's Commentary | Orlando Loo - 当时只道是寻常 I Thought It Was Ordinary | BMW Shorties 2025)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is I Thought It Was Ordinary?▼
I Thought It Was Ordinary is a Family, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2025-11-17.
Who are the main actors in I Thought It Was Ordinary?▼
The main cast includes James Quah, Leong E-Xuan, Tang Liang, .
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by Lando Film, MMU Faculty of Cinematic Arts. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was I Thought It Was Ordinary filmed?▼
I Thought It Was Ordinary was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is I Thought It Was Ordinary?▼
The total runtime of I Thought It Was Ordinary is 13 minutes.
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