LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- CMC Pictures has
just acquired the international distribution rights for the film
"Successor," starring Shen Teng and
Ma Li. Anticipated to be the
summer's blockbuster Chinese comedy phenomenon, the film will be
released worldwide in the United
States, Canada,
Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Ireland starting August
1, with more regions to be announced soon.
This release marks another collaboration between Shen Teng, Ma Li,
and directors Yan Fei and
Peng Da-Mo with Slinky Town
Pictures, following their earlier successes with "Goodbye Mr. Loser
(2015)". This continued partnership builds what fans are calling
the 'Slinky Town,' much to the delight and anticipation of their
dedicated followers.
"Successor" tells the story of a wealthy couple, Ma Chenggang
(played by Shen Teng) and Chunlan
(played by Ma Li), who decide to
design a life of poverty for their little son to teach him the
values Ma Chenggang learned during his own tough upbringing. The
family embarks on a hilarious journey, living in a dilapidated yard
and working as donkey drivers in their contrived impoverished
existence. Despite the hardships, their son Ma Jiye (played by
Xiao Bochen) is their only hope. Ma
Jiye excels academically and is determined, but as he grows older,
he starts noticing the increasingly strange behavior of those
around him.
With its hilarious scenes and the box office appeal of
Shen Teng and Ma Li, "Successor" premiered in China on July
16. In just two days, up to July
18, the film has already amassed over $120 million at the box office, securing the top
spot in the charts. This heartwarming and humorous film is sure to
captivate and entertain international audiences.
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