Can Chinese sleeper hit Dear You conquer the US box office next?
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- Dear You, a Teochew-language family drama, has grossed nearly US$300 million in mainland China.
- The film became a hit in Southeast Asia and will open in North American cinemas on September 4.
- Its release will test whether a Chinese film about migration, family and regional culture can attract audiences beyond the Chinese-speaking diaspora.
Dear You, a Teochew-language family drama, has emerged as China’s biggest box-office surprise this year, earning nearly US$300 million in mainland China.
The film, whose Chinese title translates as “Love Letters for Grandma,” also became a hit in Southeast Asia. It will arrive in North American cinemas on September 4.
That release will put the film’s appeal to a broader test. Its story is rooted in migration, family and regional culture, rather than politics, and its North American performance will show whether it can reach audiences beyond the Chinese-speaking diaspora.
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