The new family drama Dear You has become a surprise low-budget hit in mainland China, where it has grossed more than 1.6 billion yuan (US$237 million) at the box office since being released in April 2026. The film’s creators no doubt hope for similar success in Hong Kong, Macau, Malaysia and Singapore, where it was released on June 18.
The story follows an elderly woman and her grandson who goes to Thailand in search of his long-lost grandfather and uncovers a decades-old secret involving letters and remittances sent home by overseas Chinese workers.
The film has resonated with audiences because of its authentic portrayal of family bonds and cultural heritage, a contributing factor being its dialogue, which is almost entirely in the Teochew language.
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