Overview

• Miramax has acquired the English-language remake rights to 'How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies,' a Thai film directed by Pat Boonnitipat and produced by GDH 559.
• The original film, released in April 2024, grossed over $55 million internationally and was the first Thai movie shortlisted for an Academy Award.
• The story follows a college dropout who moves in with his terminally ill grandmother, initially for her inheritance, but discovers deeper familial bonds and personal growth.
• The rights deal was brokered by Nelson Mok of Mokster Films for GDH, with Yvette Zhuang attached as a producer despite her upcoming departure from Miramax.
• The film's universal themes and critical acclaim, including a 98% Rotten Tomatoes score and an audience award at the Asian Film Festival, have spurred global interest in its adaptation.