The Chinese film, which was filmed almost entirely in the Teochew dialect, has become a box office success in China, grossing over 1.7 billion yuan (S$322 million).
The Chinese film, which was filmed almost entirely in the Teochew dialect, has become a box office success in China, grossing over 1.7 billion yuan (S$322 million).
A still from the film Dear You. (Photo: Golden Village)
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17 Jun 2026 04:55PM
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