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A Million Dollar Dream
Zhang Zi Cheng (Hanwei Chen) is a senior creative director at an advertising firm when he was retrenched. With an overly generous wife Hu Jiao Fen (Zoe Tay), a son Yi Zheng (Edwin Goh) who wants to study in England to be with his girlfriend, and a daughter Yi Jing (Ying Ying He) who aspires to be a model, Zi Cheng is in need of money. He ends up as a delivery man and one day meets a mysterious man who passes him an expired TOTO slip. He ends up buying the same numbers on the expired TOTO and miraculously won the top prize. For the fear of losing his prize money, Zi Cheng hides his win from family and friends. But the stress takes a toll on him, and when his family finds out about his win, things started to fall apart.
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Plot Summary
A struggling inventor with a penchant for outlandish ideas decides to chase a life-changing lottery jackpot. Believing his luck is about to change, he embarks on a series of humorous and often chaotic schemes to secure the winning ticket. Along the way, he grapples with the true meaning of success and the importance of the people in his life.
Critical Reception
A Million Dollar Dream was met with a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its lighthearted approach and earnest performances, particularly from the lead actor, while some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally responded well to its feel-good nature and comedic elements.
What Reviewers Say
A charming, if somewhat formulaic, feel-good comedy.
The lead performance grounds the film with likable energy.
A predictable plot, but enjoyable for a lighthearted watch.
Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's positive message and humor, finding it an entertaining and uplifting experience. Some viewers felt the story lacked originality, but the overall sentiment was favorable.
Fun Fact
The film's director, Mark J. Robert, also co-wrote the screenplay and composed the original score.
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