Wikipedia describes the origin different, so maybe the parallels were not intended:
The film is based on the true story of Holmsen’s sister, a Norwegian, and her relationship with an Indian, whom she brings home for Christmas Eve. The film was released to negative reviews.
Just because the billionaires are dead doesn’t mean their wealth automatically distributes through the population though. Their kids/spouses get it first and who knows what their intentions are going to be.