Distributors in major markets including North America, China, the UK and South Korea have announced plans for theatrical releases of the hit Thai comedy “How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies”.

The film is the highest-grossing film of the year in its home country of Thailand and has already been released in parts of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Myanmar, Australia and New Zealand, where it became the highest-grossing Thai film of all time.

The rights to the film have been secured by Teamer Media in China. The company has set August 23 as the official release date, but has already earned $380,000 from two preview screenings, according to the Ent Group.

In North America, the film has been acquired by Well Go USA and will be released in theaters on September 13. “‘How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies’ is an incredibly touching, universal story that transcends cultural and generational differences. The film poignantly captures both the beauty and complexity of family relationships and serves as a powerful reminder to appreciate those around us while we still have time,” said Well Go President and CEO Doris Pfardrescher.

Directed by Pat Boonnitipat, the film stars popular Thai artist Putthipong Assaratanakul (aka Billkin) as a slacker who quits his job to take care of his grandmother. 78-year-old actress Usha Seamkhum also stars in her debut role. The film is produced by GDH 559, the studio that delivered another surprise hit in 2017 with “Bad Genius.”

Rights sales were handled by Singapore-based Mokster Films. The film has also been licensed to NK Contents for a Korean release in October, to Vedette Film for a Netherlands release on October 10 and Belgium on November 13, and to Vertigo Releasing for a UK and Ireland release in December. The film has also been licensed to PVR in India, but a release date has not yet been set.

“It is very encouraging to see that distributors are keen to present the film to their audiences, even though Southeast Asian films are not yet commercially proven in some of these territories. The story has obviously touched them deeply,” said Nelson Mok, the film’s sales agent at Mokster.

“Never before has a Thai blockbuster been released outside of international film festivals in the Benelux countries. But now we are delighted to be able to present this unique and emotional film to Dutch and Belgian audiences for the first time,” said Babette Wijntjes, co-founder of Vedette Film.