‘How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ Secures Theatrical Releases Across North America, China & Europe
Thai breakout hit How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies has landed North American distribution.
The film has secured a theatrical release through Well Go USA, and in China via Teamer Media, South Korea (NK Contents), UK & Ireland (Vertigo Releasing), the Netherlands (Vedette Film), Belgium (Vedette Film) and India (PVR).
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The film will open in China on August 23, North America on September 13, the Netherlands on October 10, South Korea in October, Belgium on November 13 and UK & Irelend in December. The film’s release date in India has not been confirmed yet.
Produced by Thai studio GDH, How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies has accumulated over $34 million at the global box office and stands as the highest-grossing movie in Thailand this year. The film has already taken Asia-Pacific box offices by storm, becoming the highest-grossing Thai film in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Australia, and New Zealand.
Directed by Pat Boonnitipat and starring singer-actor Putthipong Assaratanakul (aka Billkin) and 78-year-old actress Usha Seamkhum in her debut role, the film follows a young man, M, who moves in to take care of his terminally-ill grandmother in a bid to win her inheritance.
“How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies is an incredibly touching, universal story that transcends cultural and generational differences,” said Doris Pfardrescher, President and CEO of Well Go USA. “The film poignantly captures both the beauty and complexities inherent in familial relationships and serves as an evocative reminder to cherish those around us while we still have time.”
Babette Wijntjes, co-founder of Vedette Film, said: “Never before has a Thai box office hit, outside of international film festivals, been released in the Benelux. But now, for the first time, we’re excited to introduce Dutch and Belgian audiences to this unique and emotional film.”
Nelson Mok, the film’s sales agent, said: “It’s very heartening to see distributors eager to bring the film to their audiences, even though Southeast Asian films haven’t been commercially proven in some of these territories. Clearly, the story has touched them deeply.”
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