Successor (2024): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Successor is a 2024 comedy drama directed by Da-Mo Peng and Fei Yan, starring Li Ma as Chunlan, Teng Shen and Pengyuan Shi. It runs 2 hours 13 minutes and earned $1.2 million worldwide. It holds 70% on TMDB.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 13m (133 min)
- Directors
- Da-Mo Peng and Fei Yan
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Alibaba Pictures Group
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Successor About?
The premise of Successor without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the small town of Slinky Town, the Ma family faces financial hardship. Parents Ma Chenggang and Chunlan work tirelessly but struggle to improve their situation, while their son, Ma Jiye, may hold the key to their future success. This heartwarming comedy-drama follows the Ma family as they navigate adversity and seek to rediscover hope and prosperity.
Successor Cast & Characters
Li Ma leads the cast as Chunlan, with Teng Shen as Ma Chenggang and Pengyuan Shi as Ma Jiye. Directed by Da-Mo Peng and Fei Yan; 20 actors are credited in all.
- Co-director Da-Mo Peng
- Co-director Fei Yan
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Li Ma as Chunlan - Teng Shen as Ma Chenggang
- Pengyuan Shi as Ma Jiye
- Bochen Xiao as Young Ma Jiye
Also Starring in Successor
· 16 more- Jackie Li Zhang Feifei
- Bing Jia Boss Jia
- Jian Liu Coach Yu
- Xiang Wei Teacher Wei
- Bing Chen Bookshop Mr. Zhou
- Chengsi Wang Butcher shop owner
- Rina Sa Grandma, Teacher Li
- Liuyuan Ding Teacher Ding
- Zongheng Li Host
- Jia Luo Chef Wang
- Guiquan Sun Bodyguard Sun
- Rudy van Gelderen Greengrocer, English teacher
- Yiming Zhang
- Yang Yu
- Wenzhe Yang
- Zidong Zhang
Successor Reviews & Ratings
Successor holds 70% on TMDB.
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TMDB 70% User score
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Successor Plot Summary
What happens in Successor from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Jiye Bochen Xiao is introduced as the younger son of Chenggang Ma Teng Shen and Chunlan Li Ma, born to a second wife, in a world where wealth and ritual mask a calculated plan to secure the family business. The film opens in 2017 with two teachers visiting Jiye’s house, and their shock at the apparent state of extreme poverty sets the stage for a deeper look into his origins through a series of revealing flashbacks. The plot follows a parent’s deliberate attempt to mold Jiye into a capable heir, even as the truth of his upbringing remains carefully hidden.
Full summary
The whole story of Successor, scene by scene
Successor Box Office
Successor grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.2M
- International
- $1.2M
Successor Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Successor.
How Well Do You Know Successor?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What does the name 'Jiye' mean?
Successor Also Known As
20 alternative titles, including “继承人” and “El sucesor”.
- Also known as
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- 继承人
- El sucesor
- Efterträdaren
- Спадкоємець
- 후계자
- Le successeur
- 子承父孽
- 继承厄运
- Įpėdinis
- Наследник
- El successor
- Ο Διάδοχος
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- Az örökös
- Наследникът, მემკვიდრე
- O Sucessor
- היורש
- L'erede
- 繼承風暴
- Následník
- Następca
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Successor FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, post-credit scenes and language of Successor, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Successor?
Successor runs 2 hours 13 minutes (133 minutes).
When was Successor released?
Successor was released on August 2, 2024.
Who directed Successor?
Successor was directed by Da-Mo Peng and Fei Yan.
Who is in the cast of Successor?
Successor stars Li Ma as Chunlan, Teng Shen as Ma Chenggang and Pengyuan Shi as Ma Jiye, among 20 credited actors.
How much did Successor make at the box office?
Successor grossed $1.2 million worldwide.
How is Successor rated?
Successor has 70% on TMDB.
Does Successor have a post-credit scene?
No. Successor has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Successor in?
The original language of Successor is Chinese.
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