He plans to win her favor before she passes
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A man quits his job to take care of his dying grandmother, motivated by her wealth. This is actually the film debut of Usa Semkhum, a 78-year-old housewife who plays the role of Meng Ju’s grandmother.
M: Do you ever get lonely?
Amah: I wouldn’t call it loneliness. It’s part of the process of life.
Amah: I have a problem with the day after Chinese New Year
When all the leftovers from the previous night are in the fridge and I know I’m going to have to eat them alone. No matter how hard you try to hold back the tears, chances are the wall will come down at the end against the backdrop of the pickup truck saying its farewell so beautifully.
Watching this scene raises the question
Are those tears flowing because the film is well-crafted, or simply because the audience (including me) instantly connects the events on screen with personal memories? The answer is “both.” How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies is relatable because it deeply understands family dynamics, especially in Asian families.
The memories of all those shared moments are truly a precious legacy
How inheritance can erase affection, how a visit to grandma’s house is always a warm moment to look forward to, how a grandmother eagerly awaits the arrival of her children and grandchildren, wearing her best clothes, and how the loneliness of belonging is so pervasive, especially for the elderly living alone.