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Beyond the success of the Teochew film 'Dear You,' some Singaporeans are actively working to prevent dialects and heritage languages from falling out of use by teaching, documenting, and speaking them.
Lan Hongchun's Teochew film 'Dear You' has become an unlikely hit in China by exploring a forgotten 1950s postal tradition involving multiple people to send a single letter.
Bloomberg reports on 'The Unwelcome Guest' in 'Dear You,' a Chinese sleeper hit film.
A low-budget Teochew-language film, 'Dear You,' has become a hit and is being used by Beijing to court Chinese communities abroad, raising complex questions of identity among them.
14,000 tickets for additional Teochew screenings of the film 'Dear You' in Singapore sold out within three hours, prompting requests for 100 more screenings due to overwhelming demand.
The modest Chaoshan-dialect film 'Dear You', about an indebted grandson and a missing grandfather, unexpectedly became one of China's biggest films of the year, resonating with audiences outside China for its reflection of family history rather than politics.
A review of director Lan Hongchun’s Chinese romantic drama "Dear You," a multi-generational family saga that tracks down a missing husband, spanning from the 1940s to the present.
A film distributor is seeking approval from Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) for up to 50 screenings of a Teochew film, with the Ministry of Digital Development and Information expressing openness to support further screenings.
The film 'Dear You' has added eight more screenings in its original Teochew language in Singapore, following overwhelming demand from audiences. The additional shows will run from June 25 to 29 at GVmax at GV VivoCity.
Chinese state media and influencers have pushed back against criticisms that the hit indie film "Dear You" is a propaganda tool aimed at expanding Beijing’s influence over the Chinese diaspora.
Edko Films' action thriller 'The Furious' claimed the top spot at the China box office during the June 12–14 weekend, unseating the long-running local hit 'Dear You' with RMB76.1 million ($11.2 million).
The successful Chinese film 'Dear You' is set for theatrical release in the U.K., Ireland, and France.
The family drama 'Dear You' maintained its top position at the China box office during the May 29–31 weekend, while 'Memento' and 'Master Zhong' made their debuts.
The film 'Dear You' maintained its top position at the China box office, earning $45.5 million in its fourth weekend, while 'Mandalorian and Grogu' made its debut.
A Global Times editorial delves into the profound emotional resonance that the phrase 'Dear You' holds for the Chinese population, reflecting on its cultural significance.
The film 'Dear You' highlights the enduring 'qiaopi' tradition, which continues to thrive and foster cross-border emotional connections.
Jinant Film & TV's family drama 'Dear You' ascended to the top spot at the China box office during the May 8–10 weekend, earning RMB62.6 million ($9.2 million), as 'Mortal Kombat II' also debuted.
The Chinese heartwarming family drama 'Dear You,' which became the year's third-biggest release in China with a $300 million box office on a $2 million budget, has released its U.S. trailer ahead of a September release.
Christopher Nolan's latest film, 'The Odyssey,' has achieved significant box office success, setting new records for the director. The movie has garnered both packed theaters and some criticism, particularly regarding its portrayal of Greek mythology.
Beijing organized a special screening of a blockbuster film for 150 foreign diplomats and their families. The event aimed to help them 'better understand China,' following a debate about propaganda sparked by the film in Southeast Asia.
An additional 70 Teochew screenings of the film 'Dear You' have been added from July 3 to 12 across nine cinema locations in Singapore, following repeated sellouts.
The Chinese breakout hit 'Dear You,' directed by Lan Hongchun, is slated to have its North American premiere as the closing film of this year's New York Asian Film Festival, with Well Go USA acquiring distribution rights.
Singapore has approved an additional 50 screenings for the film 'Dear You' in Teochew, supplementing the 22 screenings previously approved.
A commentary suggests that it is time to reconsider Singapore's ban on dialects in public media. The author argues for no longer treating dialects as something requiring special approval, rather than promoting them or introducing them into public education.
Toy Story 5 has achieved a major box office milestone, securing the best opening for a Hollywood film in 2026 and a franchise-best global debut of $312 million. The animated film has quickly topped charts in various international markets, including Korea and China.
Golden Village and Clover Films have added eight more screenings for the Chinese box-office hit 'Dear You' in its original Teochew dialect, due to strong local audience resonance.
The Chinese film 'Dear You' is set to premiere in Singapore.
CMC Pictures has secured the theatrical distribution rights for the Chinese Teochew-dialect family drama 'Dear You,' one of China's biggest theatrical stories of 2026, for release in North America, Australia, and New Zealand.
The family drama 'Dear You' continued to dominate the China box office during the June 5-7 weekend, securing RMB115.3 million ($17 million), while 'Masters of the Universe' made its debut.
China Daily has published an article titled 'Dear You: A Love Letter to Chaoshan', available in both its global and standard editions.
The Chinese word-of-mouth hit film 'Dear You' has achieved significant success, crossing the 1 billion yuan mark at the box office.
A novel centered on 'qiaopi' (overseas Chinese remittances) and a filmmaker's visit to China have inspired the creation of the film 'Dear You'. The project explores themes related to historical Chinese diaspora and communication.
The family drama 'Dear You' maintained its leading position at the China box office during the May 15–17 weekend, earning RMB282 million ($41.5 million), while 'The Sheep Detectives' also entered the top five.
About life, dear younger me… The Daily Star
Inspired by the Chinese film 'Dear You,' Teochew descendants in Singapore and Malaysia are increasingly using a volunteer network in China and platforms like WeChat to trace their roots and reconnect with long-lost family members.
A Chinese university student, Li Sitong, who was discovered on a video platform, has risen to fame as the lead actress in the acclaimed low-budget Teochew-language film 'Dear You'.
Singapore's IMDA has approved 100 additional screenings of the Teochew film 'Dear You,' with Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How indicating a review of the film classification framework to expand space for dialects while upholding Mandarin's importance.
The Teochew philanthropic organization Ngee Ann Kongsi has sponsored 900 tickets for screenings of the film 'Dear You' in Teochew, following high demand for the film in Singapore.
The success of the Teochew film "Dear You" in Singapore has led to discussions about potentially easing the country's dialect film policies, following high demand for screenings.
A commentary discusses the strong emotional impact of the Teochew-language film 'Dear You,' suggesting its fervour reflects grief for dying languages rather than disagreement with Singapore's language policy.
Sahamongkol Film Co has secured the Thai distribution rights for the successful Chinese family drama 'Dear You,' with a theatrical release in Thailand scheduled for August 6.
Singapore's Ministry of Digital Development and Information announced a more flexible approach to dialect film applications, remaining open to facilitating further Teochew screenings of the film 'Dear You' in response to audience interest.
Director Lan Hongchun spoke at the 28th Shanghai International Film Festival, attributing the emotional depth of his film 'Dear You' to the Chinese tradition of qiaopi, or family letters and remittances.
Singapore is facing a cultural discussion regarding the film 'Dear You,' with authorities preferring a Mandarin version over the original Teochew, raising questions about cultural preservation and translation.
The indie film 'Dear You,' shot in the Teochew language, has become a surprise hit and ignited a debate about propaganda in Southeast Asia as it follows a man tracing his family's past through remittances.
The successful Chinese film 'Dear You,' which has grossed $223 million, is set for a global theatrical release through Damai Entertainment. This marks a significant international distribution for the surprise hit.
This weekend's global box office top 10 shows 'Mandalorian & Grogu' leading with $163 million worldwide, while 'Michael' nears $800 million and China's 'Dear You' touches $151 million.
The Chinese drama 'Dear You' has garnered significant attention and become a sensation, attributed to its powerful theme of human warmth. The series is praised for its ability to resonate with audiences through its heartfelt storytelling.
The State Council Taiwan Affairs Office has issued a response regarding the mainland film 'Dear You' and its significant resonance across the Taiwan Straits.
A Chinese actress has issued an apology after she was caught posting a recording of the hit film 'Dear You' from inside a cinema, sparking public discussion about copyright infringement.