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How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

Original title: Lahn Mah
  • 2024
  • TV-PG
  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
18K
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POPULARITY
2,642
414
Putthipong Assaratanakul and Usha Seamkhum in How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024)
A heartwarming film delving into the complexity of family relationships, sacrifices, and the pursuit of happiness.

After investing a significant portion of one's life and fortune in education spanning over two decades, the natural expectation would be to enjoy financial prosperity for the remaining years, wouldn't it?


'M', driven by the desire for a multimillion-dollar inheritance, puts aside his dreams as a hopeful game caster to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning Grandma's favour is no easy feat. She proves to be a tough nut to crack - demanding, exacting, and exceedingly difficult to please. To add to the drama, he's not the only one gunning for the inheritance. M finds himself embroiled in a gripping competition, where he must go to great lengths to become the apple of Grandma's eye before time runs out, all in pursuit of a life-changing, multimillion-dollar inheritance.
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A man, driven by his desire for a multi-million dollar inheritance, begins to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning her favor will not be an easy task and he is not the o... Read allA man, driven by his desire for a multi-million dollar inheritance, begins to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning her favor will not be an easy task and he is not the only one with an eye on the money.A man, driven by his desire for a multi-million dollar inheritance, begins to care for his terminally ill grandmother. However, winning her favor will not be an easy task and he is not the only one with an eye on the money.

  • Director
    • Pat Boonnitipat
  • Writers
    • Pat Boonnitipat
    • Thodsapon Thiptinnakorn
  • Stars
    • Putthipong Assaratanakul
    • Usha Seamkhum
    • Sanya Kunakorn
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,642
    414
    • Director
      • Pat Boonnitipat
    • Writers
      • Pat Boonnitipat
      • Thodsapon Thiptinnakorn
    • Stars
      • Putthipong Assaratanakul
      • Usha Seamkhum
      • Sanya Kunakorn
    • 164User reviews
    • 67Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 16 nominations total

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    HOW TO MAKE MILLIONS BEFORE GRANDMA DIES | Official International Trailer
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    HOW TO MAKE MILLIONS BEFORE GRANDMA DIES | Official International Trailer
    How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies: Fried Fish (US)
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    How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies: Inheritance (US)
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    Putthipong Assaratanakul
    Putthipong Assaratanakul
    • M
    Usha Seamkhum
    • Amah
    Sanya Kunakorn
    • Kiang
    Jear Sarinrat Thomas
    • Sew
    Pongsatorn Jongwilas
    Pongsatorn Jongwilas
    • Soei
    Tontawan Tantivejakul
    Tontawan Tantivejakul
    • Mui
    • (as Tu Tontawan Tantivejakul)
    Duangporn Oapirat
    • Pinn
    Himawari Tajiri
    • Rainbow
    Wattana Subpakit
    • Amah's Brother
    Sumalee Suteeratham
    • Agong's Sister
    Phichai Prommate
    • Agong
    Buppa Suttisanon
    • Ngek
    Paachan Hiranprateep
    • Young M
    • Director
      • Pat Boonnitipat
    • Writers
      • Pat Boonnitipat
      • Thodsapon Thiptinnakorn
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    User reviews164

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    10chubbb34r

    just like music, movies tend to be way way better when they resonate with the audience on a personal level

    Fully aware coming in that it'll be a tearjerker still didn't prepare me for crying so badly that my glasses got foggy & my nose became stuffy.

    How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (Lahn Mah) offers a simple slice of life story, but just like music, movies tend to be way way better when they resonate with the audience on a personal level. I guess this is why I cried so bad during my viewing in which I also brought my mom. Despite no longer having any grandparents, I still relate so much to the movie as there are so many things which feel like slaps to myself as I don't think I've been a very good son to my parents.

    So I presume that those who see this movie will definitely enjoy it more if they could relate with the theme. Go see this movie with your elders, may them be parents or grandparents, hopefully it'll wake something within you.
    9mnabilq

    highly recommended for a relaxing weekend watch.

    No matter how much you try to hold back the tears, it's likely that wall will crumble at the ending, set against the backdrop of a pickup truck delivering a farewell so beautifully. A question arises while watching that scene. Are the tears falling because the film is well-made, or simply because viewers (myself included) immediately relate the events on screen to personal memories?

    The answer is "both." How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies feels relatable because it deeply understands family dynamics, especially in Asian families. How inheritance can erase affection, how gathering at grandma's house is a warm moment always anticipated, how the grandma eagerly awaits the arrival of her children and grandchildren while wearing her best clothes, and how the loneliness after togetherness feels so piercing, especially for the elderly living alone. The memories of all those moments together are the truly valuable legacy.
    9thanatop

    I am relate with this movie

    My face is soaked in tears when this movie end.

    This movie remind me some moment I almost forgot about grandma. Every moment in movie so relate to me.

    My family has experience like character do. I have uncle like "Soi" and his behaviour is same as character too.

    In my opinion this isn't best movie but this movie is goood enough to pull your memories and blend it to story. Simply but emotional (If you relate with movie). Less but more.

    If you expect complicate storyline or Doesn't understand about Thai / Chinese culture, You'll be disappointed.

    Hope you enjoyed this movie as I do.

    Thanks for read this review.
    10jasonhoeung

    If you're a parent or a child of a elderly parent you'll be touched

    I'm not Thai, but I watched this film in a Bangkok cinema with English subtitles.

    I thought it was a comedy about everyone fighting for their grandma's fortune, but it ended up being an honest portrait of a family's journey through the death of a dying grandmother. Discovering differing dynamics of each sibling and the choices parents have to make to make sure their kids are well looked after long after their passing. The core subject is so relatable that it just awakens your heart and soul. There was no dry eye in the room, and I walked out, wanting to call my parents immediately. Could you bring a box of tissues when you see it?
    9EL1004

    The first film in 2024 that managed to make me cry.

    Initially, I watched this film to support actor Billkin. But, now I really like this film, be it the characters, story, production values and everything in it that supports the creation of this work.

    M, with all his attitudes and ways of thinking which then lead to every conclusion and decision, really succeeds in presenting a character that is very relatable to most young people, especially for me who lives in an Asian family.

    The story in this film has succeeded in reminding me that there are still many children and grandchildren who as they grow into adults have slowly made them forget how much they were once loved in their family. Likewise, the busy schedule outside the home and life with a new family has increasingly made them forget the importance of time spent with their parents.

    It is important to remember that many more children and grandchildren actually distance themselves from their parents for various reasons, both consciously and unconsciously. Meanwhile, parents still remain in the same place, watching their children's growth, trying to accept their strengths and weaknesses and continuing to love them sincerely.

    This film presents the story of a family with various turmoil within it. Without conflict with big fights, but only through the delivery of dialogue, simple scenes and the acting of each character has succeeded in making the audience enter the story and position themselves in the same position, perhaps with M, Amah, M's mother, Uncle Soei and Uncle Kiang.

    Lastly, this is my first time writing a review about a film. I realize my incompetence in conveying thoughts and opinions but in the end I highly recommend to anyone to watch this film. Thank you.

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      This is actually the film debut of Usa Semkhum, a 78-year-old housewife, who plays the role of Grandma Meng Ju.
    • Quotes

      M: Do you ever get lonely?

      Amah: I wouldn't call it loneliness. It's part of life's process.

      Amah: I do have a problem with the day after Chinese New Year. When all the leftovers from the night before are in the fridge and I know I am going to have to eat them all alone

    • Crazy credits
      The credits don't start until the 12-minute mark.
    • Soundtracks
      Ever-Forever
      Written by Jaitep Raroengjai

      Sung by Puttiphong Assanatnakul

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 13, 2024 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Thailand
    • Languages
      • Thai
      • Teochew
    • Also known as
      • Lahn Mah
    • Filming locations
      • Wat Chantharam Monastery, 276 Thoret Thai Road, Bang Yi Ruen, Thon Buri District, Bangkok, Thailand(monastery)
    • Production companies
      • GDH 559
      • Jor Kwang Films
      • WME Independent
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $303,772
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $115,457
      • Sep 15, 2024
    • Gross worldwide
      • $5,952,771
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 5m(125 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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