UNCLE ODYSSEY (NO GOOD 欧吉桑) (2026)

Genre: Drama/Comedy
Director: Chang Ching-feng
Cast: Christopher Lee, Mark Lee, Hsu Hsiao-shun, Huang Pei-jia, Chang Shih-ying
Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins
Rating: PG13 (Some Coarse Language & Sexual References)
Released By: Golden Village
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Opening Day: 16 April 2026

Synopsis: The three retired middle-aged men have been ignored by their children and family. After a fall-out with their family, they become internet celebrities to prove themselves to the younger gen-eration, promote social integrity and carry forward the craftsmanship. During the journey, they try to be singers with their own album, singing and dancing, to debate with youngsters about the true meanings of life, a bungee jump with first love, to be a one-day mayor and to re-alize the dreams of their fans... Also, they try to tell people that a 60-something man can have his own dreams! However, they need to fight against not only those youngsters, but also their declining strength, high blood pressure, diabetes...

Movie Review:

Singapore’s very own Christopher Lee has been making waves in Taiwan for years, appearing in drama series and films such as Workers The Movie and Who Killed Cock Robin?, even clinching two Golden Bell Awards. Meanwhile, Mark Lee has evolved into a true multi-hyphenate—TV host, DJ, founder of King Kong Media Production, and a highly successful actor in recent years. He also earned a Best Actor nomination at the Golden Horse Film Festival in 2020.

This Taiwan-made production reunites the two Lees after Filial Party and The Fortune Handbook, proving that their on-screen chemistry remains as electric as ever. With Taiwanese host-actor Hsu Hsiao-shun added to the mix, Uncle Odyssey promises and delivers a thoroughly entertaining ride.

Chu (Christopher Lee), Sheng (Mark Lee), and Xiang (Hsu) are longtime middle-aged friends. Determined not to lose a bet with his teenage son, Chu, grouchy former cinematographer and his two buddies decide to venture into live streaming. Driven by a desire for relevance and success, the trio dives into dancing and singing, unexpectedly winning over legions of online fans. But as their popularity grows, so do unresolved tensions and buried desires. With Chu’s fiery temper and Sheng’s quest to reconnect with his first love, the question remains: can the trio sustain their success as “Uncle Odyssey”?

Credit must be given to music video director-turned-filmmaker Chang Ching-feng, though he arguably had it easy with three performers so adept at improvising rapid-fire comedic lines. Mark Lee and Hsu Hsiao-shun are well known for their quick wit, but the real surprise is Christopher Lee, who frequently steals the spotlight from the seasoned comedians. This is no small feat, and many of the film’s biggest laughs come courtesy of him. The only drawback is that the jokes come so fast and furious that it can be difficult to catch them all in one sitting. Kudos also to the local censors for preserving the original 闽南语 (Taiwanese Hokkien) dialogue without dubbing.

While comedy is the film’s main draw, Uncle Odyssey also strikes a commendable balance with its more dramatic moments. Without giving too much away, Mark Lee once again demonstrates his dramatic chops following his standout performance in Wonderland. Xiang’s storyline is particularly compelling: sidelined in his own family business, he finds solace in driving the company truck and spending time with his grandson, who is preparing to study overseas. Meanwhile, Chu embodies the archetypal Asian father, one whose love is expressed less through words and affection than through actions and sacrifice.

Uncle Odyssey may not be a career-defining film for Christopher Lee, Mark Lee, or Hsu Hsiao-shun, but that isn’t its goal. Its charm lies in watching three deeply likeable characters pursue long-forgotten dreams and rediscover joy amidst life’s frustrations. Perhaps it serves as a gentle reminder: it’s never too late to chase what once mattered, to let go of societal pressures, and to find comfort in the company of close friends and family.

And when all else fails—just sing along to "Pari Pari I Love You."

Movie Rating:

(A funny, heartfelt, and occasionally tear-jerking comedy from our very own talented Lees)

Review by Linus Tee