Certainly there are differences, but there are also similarities. The plot revolves around the impending death of a Grandmother. She will need special and difficult care. On the other hand there could be a small fortune to be gained. A lot of the same dynamics are in play.
M, a grandson when he learns about his Grandmother's diagnosis quits his job and drops by to offer his help. His mother told him not to reveal the cancer diagnosis or how long she was expected to live. He did, very deliberately and she seems to have appreciated the honesty. She criticizes a lot of his early efforts, but gradually lets him get involved.
M is coached a bit by a cousin who inherited some money after taking care of a dying relative. We do see the Grandmother's one son try to take over the caring, but the Grandmother resents him. The other son wants to borrow money. M's mother is the only daughter and she confesses she is too busy although at one time she helped the Grandmother's congee business.
You can imagine how the situation plays out and I would concede that M becomes attached to his Grandmother. One unexpected scene has him giving his Grandmother a sponge bath showing only her back. The process does not go quite as M expected and he is really affected by the Grandmother's death. Oh; the other underlying expectations don't pan out exactly as envisioned. Many tears flow during the course of the film, but there is a satisfying justice that may catch you off guard.
This film set the record for highest grossing Thai film. It took some talented people to make it happen. Here are a few.
Thodsapon Thiptinnakorn initiated the idea from personal experience. He took care of his grandmother during the Covid-19 pandemic She didn't leave any money to her daughter or her caregivers. An experienced writer he has 29 writing credits.
Pat Boonnipat was the director and writer. He has 4 directing credits, 2 for writing and 1 for the camera and electrical department.
Vanridee Pongsittsak was the producer. She has 32 producer credits, 10 for the Script and Continuity Department and 4 for writing including "One Day" (2016) and "Bad Genius" (2017). See http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2018/06/bad-genius-out-of-thailand.html
Jaithep Roroengiai was the composer. He started with commercials. He has 9 composing credits, 2 for the music department and 1 for soundtrack.
Boonyanuch Kraithong was the cinematographer. She has 16 cinematographer credits, 4 for the camera and electrical department and 1 for directing including "One Day" (2016).
Thammarat Sumethsupachok was the editor. He has 18 editor credits plus 1 for directing.
Putthipong Assaratanakul played M, the grandson He has a singing career, but has lately been studying business in London. He has 4 acting credits.
Usha Seamkhum played the Grandmother making her feature debut at age 78. She had appeared in a music video a few years before and was noticed.
Sarinrat Thomas played M's mother. She has a drama therapy degree from the United Kingdom plus a Masters degree in Psychotherapy and Counseling. She has 7 acting credits including "The Impossible" (2012) and "Bad Genius" (2017).
Tontawan Tantivejakul played Mui. She is studying to be a dentist. She has 5 acting credits.
"How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" is available subtitled and dubbed on Netflix. See why it is so popular and brings so many to tears.
As usual I have bolded the first mention of films I have seen. They are not necessarily a recommendation, but generally I found them worthy of my time. If you follow the one link you should be able to determine if a particular film is worth following up.
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