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 Teochew-language family drama — reportedly made for about $2 million and now nearing $250 million in China — opens in U.K. and Irish cinemas on June 26, with France to follow.

CMC Pictures picks up 'Dear You,' China's word-of-mouth hit, for North America, Australia and New Zealand theaters.

Members of Malaysia's Chinese community at an exhibition for the film

The popular Chinese movie Dear You has begun its overseas release in Hong Kong, Malaysia, North America, Australia, and New Zealand starting this week.

Linguists and the local Teochew community say watching the hit Chinese film in its original form can help sustain cultural diversity.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — A hit Chinese film that has struck an emotional chord with Singapore’s Teochew community is also reigniting debate over language, heritage and...

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).

Director Lan Hongchun discusses how overseas Chinese correspondence shaped 'Dear You,' now past $255 million at the Mainland China box office.