Chinese film 'Dear You' to screen in PH cinemas
Published Jul 27, 2026 10:48 am
A scene from the film ''Dear You" (Facebook)
Following its box-office success in some parts of Asia, Chinese indie film "Dear You" is set to make its Philippine cinema debut this August.
The move is spearheaded by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) in partnership with the Anvil Business Club.
During the media conference held at Kamuning Bakery on Friday, William Lim Jr., president of Anvil Business Club and member of the FFCCCII, explained why they chose to bring the film to the Philippines.
"From our perspective as young Filipino Chinese businessmen, we heard of these stories before from our grandparents, who are the actual ones who migrated from China. So, I think this movie is very relevant to us because it tells us that story in a very cinematic and poignant way. Instead of stories being passed down to us, we can see it visually", William said.
(L-R) Eduardo Cobankiat, Gino Chen, William Lim Jr., FFCCCII President Victor Lim, and Wilson Lee Flores during the media conference for the film ''Dear You'' (Carissa Alcantara)
Meanwhile, FFCCCII President Victor Lim believes the film will resonate with Filipinos who make sacrifices to provide their families with a better life.
"We believe its message will resonate deeply with Filipinos. As a nation with millions of Overseas Filipino Workers serving in many parts of the world, we understand the sacrifices, separation, and emotional journey of families striving to build better lives for their loved ones," Victor said.
The movie will hit Philippine cinemas on August 12, but advanced screenings will be held on Aug 5 and 8 at two IMAX theaters in malls in Metro Manila.
Dear You official movie poster
The film follows a debt-ridden man, played by Zheng Runqi, who travels from China to Bangkok to find his long-lost grandfather. Through old “qiaopi,” or remittance letters once used by Chinese migrants to communicate with their families, he uncovers the hidden truth about his supposedly wealthy grandfather and learns about the struggles, sacrifices, and devotion of earlier generations of overseas Chinese.
According to reports, Director Lan Hongchun spent three years researching this film, interviewing nearly 300 overseas Chinese families across Southeast Asia, the Americas, and Europe.
Prior, the film has achieved remarkable box office success in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.