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Sweet 20 (2015): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Sweet 20 is a 2015 comedy directed by Phan Gia Nhat Linh, starring Minh Đức as bà Đại, Miu Lê and Thanh Nam. It runs 2 hours 7 minutes and earned $3.8 million worldwide.

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Sweet 20 (2015) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 7m (127 min)
Genre
Comedy
Original language
Vietnamese
Studio
HKFilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sweet 20 About?

The premise of Sweet 20 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A 70-year-old grandmother named Mrs. Dai experiences a startling transformation, reverting to her 20-year-old self. Her traditional values and mannerisms lead to humorous misunderstandings as she navigates a younger world. However, she soon finds herself facing a more complicated challenge – the possibility of falling in love, which could complicate her already unusual situation.

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Cast & crew

Sweet 20 Cast & Characters

Minh Đức leads the cast as bà Đại, with Miu Lê as Thanh Nga and Thanh Nam as ông Bé. Directed by Phan Gia Nhat Linh; 24 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Phan Gia Nhat Linh

More films directed by Phan Gia Nhat Linh: Kumanthong and The Girl from Yesterday.

Full filmography
Plot

Sweet 20 Plot Summary

What happens in Sweet 20 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Feeling that her life has been a series of failures, 70-year-old bà Đại decides to take her funeral portrait before she becomes too old and frail. However, a miraculous event occurs during the photoshoot, transforming her back into her 20-year-old self. Unable to return home due to her new appearance, she adopts the name Thanh Nga and rents a room from her dear friend, ông Bé.

Determined to live without regrets, she pursues her lifelong dream of singing. Her stunning voice catches the attention of several people, including Tùng, ông Bé, and the talent producer Mạnh Đức, who is working alongside his assistant Min Ji. After joining Tùng’s band and refining their style, they are selected by Mạnh Đức for a major talent show.

Full summary

The whole story of Sweet 20, scene by scene

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Box office

Sweet 20 Box Office

Sweet 20 grossed $3.8 million worldwide. $71,775 came from the US and Canada and $3.7 million (98%) from the rest of the world.

2015 box office

Worldwide gross

$3.8M

US & Canada
$71.8K
International
$3.7M
US & Canada 2% Rest of the world 98%
Videos

Sweet 20 Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Sweet 20.

Sweet 20 Official Trailer 1 (2016) - Vietnamese Comedy HD
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Sweet 20?

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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How old is Mrs. Dai when the miracle transforms her into a young woman?

Details

Sweet 20 Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “내가 니 할매다” and “Yeniden Yirmi”.

Also known as
  • 내가 니 할매다
  • Yeniden Yirmi
  • 我是你奶奶
  • 我的奶奶20歲

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FAQ

Sweet 20 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Sweet 20, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sweet 20?

Sweet 20 runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).

When was Sweet 20 released?

Sweet 20 was released on December 11, 2015.

Who directed Sweet 20?

Sweet 20 was directed by Phan Gia Nhat Linh.

More films by Phan Gia Nhat Linh

Who is in the cast of Sweet 20?

Sweet 20 stars Minh Đức as bà Đại, Miu Lê as Thanh Nga and Thanh Nam as ông Bé, among 24 credited actors.

How much did Sweet 20 make at the box office?

Sweet 20 grossed $3.8 million worldwide ($71,775 domestic, $3.7 million international).

Does Sweet 20 have a post-credit scene?

No. Sweet 20 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sweet 20 in?

The original language of Sweet 20 is Vietnamese.

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