Singaporean Hong Weilun was left disappointed after he failed to secure tickets for limited Teochew screenings of the Chinese film Dear You when they were released on Monday.“It is important to watch the original version because the mood, nuances and emotional weight of the film are best conveyed through the actors’ expressions, accents and subtle vocal cues,” Hong said.The 40-year-old, who is Teochew and had initially planned to travel to Malaysia to watch Dear You, may now get the chance to enjoy the Chinese migration film in its authentic glory.
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FRI · 2026-06-26 · 02:18 GMTBRIEF NSR-2026-0626-87527
NSR-2026-0626-87527News Report·EN·Human Interest
Will Dear You’s smash success push Singapore to ease dialect film policies?
The Chinese film "Dear You" has seen a strong demand for its limited Teochew screenings in Singapore, with one Singaporean, Hong Weilun, expressing disappointment at being unable to secure tickets. Hong emphasized the importance of watching the film in its original Teochew version to fully appreciate the actors' performances, nuances, and emotional depth.
Kolette LimSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-06-26 · 02:18 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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The Chinese film "Dear You" has seen a strong demand for its limited Teochew screenings in Singapore, with one Singaporean, Hong Weilun, expressing disappointment at being unable to secure tickets. Hong emphasized the importance of watching the film in its original Teochew version to fully appreciate the actors' performances, nuances, and emotional depth. He had initially considered traveling to Malaysia to see the film. The article suggests this success might prompt a discussion about Singapore's policies regarding dialect films.
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The original version of the film is important for conveying mood, nuances, and emotional weight through actors' expressions, accents, and vocal cues.
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Hong Weilun was disappointed after failing to secure tickets for limited Teochew screenings of the film Dear You.
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Dear You is a Chinese migration film.
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There is a possibility that the success of Dear You could influence Singapore to ease dialect film policies.
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