Contemporary World Film Series: หลานม่า
Contemporary World Film Series is Back!
TK Park kicks off the Contemporary World Film Series in 2025 with a globally acclaimed Thai film from last year— How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (หลานม่า), proudly supported by GDH.
The screening of the film will take place at Learning Auditorium, TK Park, 8th floor, centralwOrld, on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 4:00 PM (Auditorium opens at 3:30 PM).
Director Pat Boonnitipat will be present for a Q&A session after the screening, followed by a warm reception featuring culinary delights by Chef Vanessa Wu from Kinnaree Restaurant (Soi Sukhumvit 8) and beverages from Siam Winery.
Details
Runtime: 2 HRS 5 MINS
Language: Thai with English subtitles
Date: Saturday, March 29th, 2025
Time: 4:00 PM (Auditorium opens at 3:30 PM)
Venue: Learning Auditorium, TK Park (8th Floor, above TOPS Food Hall, centralwOrld)
Registration: email to filmforum17@gmail.com (Limited seats. Registration is required and opens on 17th Mar 25.) Dress code: Smart Casual
Trailer: YouTube↗
About the Film
Lahn Mah (How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies) is a deeply moving and thought-provoking family drama that explores themes of love, rivalry, and money.
The story follows M, a young video game caster who offers to care for his ailing grandmother—hoping to inherit her property after she passes. However, he must contend with her two sons, who also have their eyes on the inheritance. But the grandmother sees through them all, holding her own with remarkable strength and even managing to surprise them.
This ensemble drama centers on the compelling relationship between the grandmother—played by Usha "Taew" Seamkhum in her feature film debut—and the grandson—portrayed by Putthipong "Billkin" Assaratanakul, a well-known actor and singer, also making his big-screen debut. Both deliver captivating performances.
The slow-paced yet deeply emotional film has resonated with audiences across Asia—from China to Vietnam—as well as in Europe, the USA, and Latin America. The film has received numerous accolades, winning awards at prestigious festivals in Busan, Tallinn, Croatia, Russia, and Miami. At the Asia Pacific Awards, it claimed three major honors. Notably, it was Thailand’s official submission for the Oscars and impressively made it to the final fifteen contenders.
What the Critics Said
Screen Daily — “ How to make millions’ creates a world and a family that are genuine and recognisable, making our emotional engagement all the more secure.”
About the Director
After graduating from the Faculty of Communication Arts at Chulalongkorn University, Pat Boonnitipat began his career working on the hit TV series Hormones. He later played a key role in adapting the award-winning Thai film Bad Genius into a successful TV series.
How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies marks his directorial debut, featuring an ensemble cast. The director admitted he never anticipated the film’s global success, offering a simple explanation: "I think it touched everyone at the core."
Additional Information
1. Free movie screening. For non-TK Park members, there is a daily entry fee of 20 baht. Unlimited entry and exit within the day. Annual TK Park membership is also available. See details here.↗
2. TK Park does not offer free parking stamps. Parking fees are subject to the terms and conditions of centralwOrld.
