Singaporean moviegoers will soon have more opportunities to experience the heartfelt Chinese blockbuster Dear You (给阿嬷的情书) in its authentic dialect. Following an overwhelming wave of audience demand, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) have officially green-lit 50 additional Teochew screenings of the film. Initially, only a Mandarin-dubbed version was approved for wide commercial release—with the original Teochew cut limited to niche showings. Here’s what we know about the Dear You Teochew screenings in Singapore.
Dear You Teochew screenings
After the first 16 dialect sessions sold out in record time, authorities opted for a more flexible approach due to strong public desire to connect with the film’s cultural roots.
From July 3 to 26, 2026, 40 of these newly approved public screenings will take place across five Golden Village locations: VivoCity, Yishun, Bishan, Tampines, and Jurong Point. Fans eager to secure their seats should mark their calendars as tickets go on sale on June 29 at 3pm via all Golden Village box offices and online platforms.
Meanwhile, Clover Films is partnering with local grassroots organisations to host 10 special community screenings. These community events help to make the movie more accessible to those who share a deep connection to the Teochew language.
Overall, the widespread enthusiasm for Dear You has sparked a broader, meaningful conversation about language policy and cultural heritage in Singapore.
About Dear You
Directed and co-written by Lan Hongchun, Dear You has become an expected cinematic phenomenon, grossing over 1.8 billion yuan (US$250 million) at the Chinese box office. The poignant intergenerational drama weaves between two timelines, following a young man who travels to Thailand to find his long-lost grandfather, only to uncover a 50-year-old family secret hidden within letters. The film has resonated profoundly with audiences worldwide by exploring universal themes of migration, sacrifice, and the enduring bonds of family identity.
