Successor
Ma Chenggang, a wealthy man in Xihong City, worries that his eldest son is too spoiled to succeed him.Determined to raise a capable successor, he takes an unconventional approach.They conceal their wealth, moving the family to a dilapidated neighborhood, and maintain an illusion of poverty, so that his son could develop qualities such as hard work, knowledge, careful budgeting, physical fitness, and perseverance.
- Worldwide
- $422M
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Ma Chenggang, a wealthy man in Xihong City, worries that his eldest son is too spoiled to succeed him. Determined to raise a capable successor, he takes an unconventional approach. They conceal their wealth, moving the family to a dilapidated neighborhood, and maintain an illusion of poverty, so that his son could develop qualities such as hard work, knowledge, careful budgeting, physical fitness, and perseverance.
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- Worldwide gross
- $422M
- Release date
- Jul 13, 2024
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
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