How a Teochew Film Revived a Lost Postal Tradition to Become China’s Surprise Hit

Director Lan Hongchun’s film “Dear You” uses the forgotten practice of letter-writing in Teochew dialect to tell a nostalgic story, becoming an unexpected box office success in China. The film’s popularity demonstrates that regional dialects can be an asset, not a liability, when paired with strong creative concepts.

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