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In 2021, the film ‘Hi, Mom’ was released and became the third highest grossing film of the year.
This amazing Chinese film grossed a staggering 841 million dollars, all at a production cost of less than 60 million dollars.
It is worth noting that the first place at the box office was taken by ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’’ with a gross of 1.912 billion dollars, followed by the most successful Chinese film of all time, which reached 913 million dollars.
Unsurprisingly, ‘Hi, Mom’ had limited distribution outside its home country, as the overwhelming $840 million came from domestic earnings.
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The film was only released in a couple of other countries, which contributed to its relative lack of international recognition.
Many people may not even have heard of its existence, so don't be surprised if the comedic and dramatic elements override the science fiction aspects of this captivating story.
The premise of ‘Hi, Mom’ is both simple and intriguing: a woman has the ability to travel 20 years back in time and becomes best friends with her own mother.
In the present, the mother has been involved in a devastating, life-threatening car accident.
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Filled with remorse for not having been the exemplary daughter she could have been, the protagonist does everything she can in the past to ensure her mother's happiness and well-being.
Through this thrilling plot, the film takes us on a journey full of poignant and funny moments, exploring the importance of family relationships and the desire to rectify past mistakes.