Ma Cheng Gang is a super-rich tycoon in Xihong City. His eldest son has been "spoiled," so Ma Cheng Gang decides to groom his second son, Ma Ji Ye, whom he had with his second wife Chun Lan, to be a qualified successor. To prevent Ma Ji Ye from indulging in a luxurious lifestyle and losing his motivation to strive, Ma Cheng Gang and his wife choose an unconventional path. When Ma Ji Ye was still too young to remember, they decide to conceal their true wealth, move to the dilapidated courtyard where Ma Cheng Gang grew up, and play the role of impoverished parents in front of their son. Their goal is to cultivate in Ma Ji Ye qualities such as the ability to endure hardship, broad knowledge, careful budgeting, physical fitness, and perseverance. (Source: Baidu) ~~ Release dates: Jul 13, 2024 (pre-screening) || Jul 16, 2024 (Cinema) Edit Translation
- English
- Русский
- हिन्दी
- Español
- Native Title: 抓娃娃
- Also Known As: Zhua Wa Wa , Zi Ben Jie Ban Ren , Миллиардер в трущобах , 資本接班人 , 资本接班人
- Screenwriter & Director: Yan Fei, Peng Da Mo
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
Cast & Credits
- Shen TengMa Cheng GangMain Role
- Ma LiChun LanMain Role
- Shi Peng YuanMa Ji Ye [Middle school]Support Role
- Sa Ri NaTeacher LiSupport Role
- Xiao Bo ChenMa Ji Ye [Primary school]Support Role
- Zhang Zi DongMa Da JunSupport Role
Reviews
Passable as a skit, but fails as a proper story
Passable as a skit, but fails as a proper story. The premise is something I fantasized about in second grade - so cringe-inducing I can barely stand to read it, let alone watch it adapted into film. This movie exists in the worst limbo: neither authentic nor absurdist enough, neither riotous nor profound. At the very least, it should have articulated its core message clearly like Hello Mr. Billionaire did. Instead, audiences will chuckle mindlessly and forget everything afterward. Such wasted potential - it could have delivered a poignant truth: that parenting, whether too lax or too strict, inevitably becomes mutual destruction.


















