“How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies” is released in the US and Europe

Thai surprise hit How to make millions before grandma dies has taken over distribution in North America.

The film was released theatrically by Well Go USA and in China by Teamer Media, in South Korea (NK Contents), the UK and Ireland (Vertigo Releasing), the Netherlands (Vedette Film), Belgium (Vedette Film) and India (PVR).

The film will be released in China on August 23, in North America on September 13, in the Netherlands on October 10, in South Korea in October, in Belgium on November 13 and in the UK and Ireland 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 grossed over $34 million at the box office worldwide and is the highest-grossing film in Thailand this year. The film has already taken the box office in the Asia-Pacific region by storm and is the highest-grossing Thai film in Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Australia and New Zealand.

Directed by Pat Boonnitipat and starring singer and actor Putthipong Assaratanakul (aka Billkin) and 78-year-old actress Usha Seamkhum in her debut role, the film is about a young man, M, who moves in with his terminally ill grandmother to care for her and claim 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 complexity of family relationships and serves as a powerful reminder to appreciate those around us while we still have time.”

Babette Wijntjes, co-founder of Vedette Film, said: “Never before has a Thai blockbuster been released outside of international film festivals in the Benelux. But now we are delighted to be able to present this unique and emotional film to Dutch and Belgian audiences for the first time.”

Nelson Mok, the film's sales agent, said: “It is very encouraging to see that distributors are keen to present the film to their audiences, even though Southeast Asian films are not yet commercially proven in some of these territories. The story has obviously touched them deeply.”