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Key Features:
Family relationships, Intergenerational relationships, Terminal illness, Inheritance, Greed, Redemption, Sacrifice, Personal growth, Moral dilemma, Financial hardship, Responsibility, Emotional bonding, Family drama, Traditional values
Tone:
serious, dramatic, earnest
Target Audience:
Family drama enthusiasts, Viewers interested in emotional stories, Those who appreciate character-driven narratives, Fans of international cinema
Emotional Arc:
Anticipation → Conflict → Acceptance

How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies

2024-04-04
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M, a university dropout low on money and luck, volunteers to take care of his terminally ill grandmother, in the hope of pocketing an inheritance.

Genres
Drama
Cast
Putthipong Assaratanakul, Usha Seamkhum, Sanya Kunakorn, Sarinrat Thomas, Pongsatorn Jongwilas, Tontawan Tantivejakul, Duangporn Oapirat, Himawari Tajiri, Wattana Subpakit, Sumalee Suteeratham
Crew
Pat Boonnitipat, Thodsapon Thiptinnakorn, Pat Boonnitipat
Rating
8.13(319 votes)
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