70 More Teochew Screenings of 'Dear You' Added in Singapore After Sellouts

Singapore will host an additional 70 commercial screenings of the Chinese box-office hit "Dear You" in its original Teochew-language version, following overwhelming demand. Distributors Clover Films and Golden Village (GV) announced the expanded run on July 1, less than a week after an initial 40 extra screenings sold out within three hours.

In addition to the 70 commercial showings, Clover Films and GV will partner with community organizations to arrange another 30 screenings. These are intended to bring the film to a wider audience, particularly seniors. Tickets for the new commercial screenings go on sale July 2, with the expanded run scheduled from July 3 to 12 across nine cinema locations.

"The enthusiastic response to the Teochew-language screenings of Dear You has been truly heartening," said Clover Films managing director Lim Teck. "We are pleased to expand the showcase with additional screenings across more cinemas to meet audience demand. We hope the film continues to spark conversations across generations and encourages more people to embrace and preserve our culture."

Directed and co-written by Lan Hongchun, "Dear You" follows a family separated across generations, delving into themes of migration, sacrifice, and the tradition of Chinese migrants sending letters and remittances home. The film has grossed over 1.8 billion yuan (US$265 million) in China. In Singapore, the Teochew-language screenings have generated significant public interest, repeatedly selling out and prompting wider discussions about dialects, Chinese cultural heritage, and Singapore's language policies.

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The enthusiastic response to the Teochew-language screenings of Dear You has been truly heartening. We are pleased to expand the showcase with additional screenings across more cinemas to meet audience demand. We hope the film continues to spark conversations across generations and encourages more people to embrace and preserve our culture.