Dear You

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Dear You

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A debt-ridden grandson travels to Thailand to find the grandfather he believes abandoned their family, hoping the man behind years of qiaopi letters and remittances can help pay his debts. Instead, he uncovers a lifelong act of love and sacrifice. Inspired by overseas Chinese traditions, DEAR YOU has become a breakout success, touching global audiences with its story of family and devotion.

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Simon Abrams

RogerEbert.com

Sep 4, 2026

3.5/4

[It] is an arresting and surprisingly sensitive window into the past.

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Richard Whittaker

Austin Chronicle

Sep 3, 2026

3/5

In the middle of the comedic notes and occasional bursts of mawkishness, Dear You will make you misty-eyed about the plight of economic migrants and political dissidents separated from hearth and home.

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Alex Saveliev

Film Threat

Sep 16, 2026

7/10

Cinematographer Hai Tao coats the film in vivid, warm colors, his beautifully-composed shots going a long way in making this potentially somber feature so compelling.

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Louisa Moore

Screen Zealots

Sep 11, 2026

Tender and intimate, this heartfelt family story is a reminder that the secrets holding a family together aren't always the ones we know.

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Joseph Neff

Spectrum Culture

Sep 8, 2026

A historical drama that also functions as a three-hanky tear-tugger, Dear You hits familiar emotional beats while illuminating an aspect of Chinese life that’s rarely chronicled outside of the country’s borders.

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Andrew Parker

The Gate

Sep 7, 2026

8/10

Dear You is a layered, twisty tale of love, loss, struggle, and support that follows a familiar formula, but is executed in such a way that it feels refreshing rather than forced.

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Helena

6 hrs ago

A very touching story

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Panagiota K

9 hrs ago

a perfectly crafted story told with subtlety and grace . . . the actors did an amazing job telling a long tale through small moments that took us into the characters' hearts

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William

5 days ago

One of the best movies I have seen in the theaters this year and I have seen over 50. I did not know the historical background of the plot, before going to the film, but seeing artifacts on the screen was very incredibly moving. Do Not Miss this film.

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Farah Saeed

5 days ago

Simple storytelling with a powerful message. Loved all of it.

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ZHAOLIN C

Sep 16, 2026

I had already known most of the movie. But I was still touched.

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Phil N

Sep 10, 2026

Great film. Heart warming story about life and love and family and friends. Excellently done.

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A debt-ridden grandson travels to Thailand to find the grandfather he believes abandoned their family, hoping the man behind years of qiaopi letters and remittances can help pay his debts. Instead, he uncovers a lifelong act of love and sacrifice. Inspired by overseas Chinese traditions, DEAR YOU has become a breakout success, touching global audiences with its story of family and devotion.

Director: Hongchun Lan
Screenwriter: Hongchun Lan, Leng Yang, Liyun Zhu, Xuanxuan Zheng
Distributor: Well Go USA Entertainment
Production Co: Shenzhen Yuguang Film, Damai Entertainment, King Ant Pictures
Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Violence|Language|Smoking|Sexual References)
Genre: Drama
Original Language: Chinese
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 4, 2026, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $674.3K
Runtime: 1h 58m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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