How a Chinese film shot in dialect is finding a global audience
Summary
The Chinese movie "Dear You" was made mostly in a Teochew dialect, spoken in a southern region of China, and has become very popular in China and other countries. The film tells the story of Chinese immigrants in Southeast Asia and is part of China's efforts to share its culture globally.Key Facts
- "Dear You" is mostly spoken in Teochew, a dialect from Guangdong’s Shantou region.
- The story focuses on Chinese immigrants living in Bangkok, who left China to find work.
- It was made with a low budget and features mostly unknown actors.
- The film earned about 269 million yuan ($40 million) in China, making it the second highest-grossing Chinese film of the year.
- It has been shown in countries like Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, Australia, and will be released in the U.S. soon.
- The film provides insight into the history of Chinese migration to Southeast Asia.
- Chinese government officials have supported the film, connecting it to values like hard work, kindness, and unity.
- The movie fits into a larger Chinese effort to promote its culture and tell Chinese stories internationally.
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