An Abandoned Team or Alone No More (Chinese: 得寵先生 or earlier 狗轉人生) is a 2024 Hong Kong drama film directed by Tomas Lee and Daniel Ho, and starring Lawrence Cheng, Amy Lo, Jay Fung and Bonnie Wong.
[8][9] A 3 out of 5 stars review by Edmund Lee in the South China Morning Post wrote that the film was "a corny but wholesome story about a cantankerous old man whose bond with a dog opens a door to more new connections".
[10] Writing for The Guardian, Cath Clarke gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and described it as "a conventional heart-tugger, pushing its sentimental message about the benefits to mind and body of pet ownership, and making a point about social isolation among older people".
[11] Keith Ho, writing for HK01 considered the film as "uplifting and heartwarming", which effectively explores the deep connections between humans and animals and features surprising performances, particularly from the dog actor Little, and successfully addressing complex emotional themes that resonate with audiences.
[12] Christy Yiu of Hong Kong Economic Times found the film to be poignant and meaningful, exploring the redemptive bond between a reclusive elderly man and a stray dog, ultimately emphasizing themes of love and connection, making it a worthwhile watch despite its quieter presence among larger releases.