It's My Time

It's My Time (2026)



魔方小姐

6.0 2026 107 min

Director: Bai Xue

Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Liu Haoran, Sa Rina, White-K, Han Tongsheng

At seventy, Shen Yanhong (portrayed by Michelle Yeoh) finds herself placed in a care facility by her son after a severe illness—who also rents out her home behind her back. Determined to reclaim control of her life, she sets out to earn money but runs into one dead end after another. On the verge of giving up, her hidden gift for solving Rubik's Cubes catches the eye of Xiao Wu, a young instructor fighting to keep his struggling Rubik’s Cube training program alive. She dreams of escaping the nursing home; he’s desperate to rescue his fading class. Together, they strike a deal and step into the spotlight of television. What starts as a shot at cash and fame quickly blossoms into something far bigger: recognition, self-respect, love, and a newfound command over her own destiny. Her presence breathes new energy into the once-stagnant nursing home, sparking life in everyone around her. Undeterred by age or bias, she refuses to let failure stop her, climbing all the way to the pinnacle of competitive Rubik’s Cube. In a final, breathtaking moment—fueled by her son’s encouragement—she conquers an impossibly tough challenge and secures a Guinness World Record.

More About This Film

It's My Time is a Mandarin-language comedy drama directed by Xue Bai. The story follows Zhao Yanhong, an elderly woman living in a nursing home whose unconventional personality becomes the starting point for a new chapter in her life.

A small Rubik's Cube becomes unexpectedly important to the story, connecting Zhao with ideas of possibility, competition, and the future. The film combines humor with a warm examination of aging, prejudice, determination, and the desire to remain active and relevant.

  • Xue Bai directed the film.
  • The original title is Mo Fang Xiao Jie.
  • Michelle Yeoh is part of the cast.
  • The story incorporates competitive Rubik's Cube culture.
  • The film was released in China on June 30, 2026.

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