HOW to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies, directed by Pat Boonnitipat, is a poignant and heartfelt exploration of familial bonds, cultural heritage and the pursuit of financial security. This 2024 Thai comedy-drama has resonated deeply with audiences, catapulting it to the top of the Thai box office and earning it accolades across Southeast Asia.
Engaging narrative
The story revolves around M, portrayed by Putthipong Assaratanakul (Billkin), a university dropout who finds himself at a crossroads. Struggling with financial difficulties and a sense of aimlessness, M decides to take on the responsibility of caring for his terminally ill grandmother Amah (Usha Seamkhum) in the hopes of securing an inheritance. The setting of the film in Talat Phlu, a traditional Chinatown in Bangkok, adds a rich cultural backdrop to the narrative, highlighting the complexities of Sino-Thai family dynamics.
