To Be Ordinary () is an upcoming Taiwanese coming-of-age drama film co-written and directed by Lee Yun-chan. Starring Weber Yang and Winnie Chang, it follows an urban family, which is destabilised when an unexpected accident breaks their balance.
The film will have its world premiere and compete in the Competition section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 11, 2026 for .
Synopsis
Yu Jie, a 22-year-old college student and part-time web designer, meets a motorcycle accident while returning home from work. The accident leaves him permanently dependent on a wheelchair. The elderly driver responsible for the accident, overwhelmed by guilt, transfers ownership of his house to Yu Jie's family and provides money for his medical treatment and living expenses. These actions help ease the family's financial difficulties, but, he continues to blame himself for what happened. Yu Jie's father, who has been unemployed for several years, becomes his main caregiver, while his mother devotes herself to looking after her children. The family, which had been struggling both financially and emotionally, gradually begins to reconnect, sharing dinner together every evening in their new home. Yu Jie also develops a close relationship with his caregiver Yi-han, who also quietly develops feelings for him.
However, Yu Jie's younger sister gradually understands the painful reality behind the family's improved circumstances, which came at the cost of her brother's life being permanently changed by the accident.
Cast Weber Yang Winnie Chang Liang Hsiu-shen Junior Hsieh Chen Pin Hsuan Release
To Be Ordinary will have its World Premiere in the Competition section of the 31st Busan International Film Festival on October 11, 2026 and vie for 'Busan Awards'.
The film will be screened for Japanese Premiere on 30 October 2026 in the World Focus section of the 39th Tokyo International Film Festival.
Taiwanese production and sales company Mandarin Vision acquired the International sales rights in September 2026, before the Busan International Film Festival premiere of the film.
Accolades
The film competed for various Vision Awards at Busan International Film Festival.
Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Busan International Film Festival 15 October 2026 Busan Awards: Best Film To Be Ordinary
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