Comedy built around the mahjong table makes its United States premiere November 12

The Fairhope Film Festival will open tomorrow with the premiere of LUCK MY LIFE, a Singaporean comedy centered on the game of mahjong, the Festival’s 14th annual edition as its Opening Night selection.

LUCK MY LIFE opens at Centennial Hall, Coastal Alabama Community College in Fairhope, kicking off four days of festival programming running through November 15. An encore screening will take place Sunday, November 15.

Directed by Eric Wong and starring Richie Koh, Tay Ping Hui and Cynthia Li, LUCK MY LIFE follows Zhuo Tian Cai (Richie Koh), a man born with extraordinary luck at the mahjong table who loses his fortune after disrespecting the game. Guided by four mahjong masters and the woman he loves, he must relearn the game — and a little humility — before a final match against reigning champion Gu Lei.

Billed as Singapore’s first film built around mahjong, the comedy was among the country’s major Lunar New Year releases following its February 17, 2026 premiere.

The Fairhope screening marks the film’s U.S. premiere. Its arrival comes amid a resurgence of mahjong across the United States, where social clubs, leagues and tournament nights are introducing the game to a new generation of players.

LUCK MY LIFE runs 103 minutes and is presented in Mandarin with English subtitles. Director Eric Wong and producer Careen Tham will travel from Singapore to attend the festival and participate in an audience Q&A.

“Luck My Life is a story of falling down, fighting back, and finding a way forward, set against the vibrant world of mahjong. We’re excited to host the film’s U.S. premiere,” says Stephen Savage, CEO, Fairhope Film Festival

Now in its 14th year, the 2026 Fairhope Film Festival brings a diverse selection of films, filmmakers and special events to downtown Fairhope each November. This year’s festival runs November 12–15.

The full lineup, schedule, and tickets are available on October 15 at fairhopefilmfestival.org.

ABOUT LUCK MY LIFE

LUCK MY LIFE (我的人生我自摸!) is a 2026 Singaporean comedy directed by Eric Wong and starring Richie Koh, Tay Ping Hui and Cynthia Li. Distributed by Golden Village, the film premiered in Singapore on February 17, 2026, as a Lunar New Year release, running 103 minutes in Mandarin with English subtitles.

ABOUT THE FAIRHOPE FILM FESTIVAL

The Fairhope Film Festival showcases independent film in downtown Fairhope, Alabama, with a mission centered on community connection and artistic celebration. Now in its 14th year, the festival presents four days of films, filmmakers, and special events each November. Sponsors include The Grand Hotel, United Bank, Marspec Technical Products, and the University of South Alabama.