Singapore film fans get another shot at the Teochew-language family drama from June 25 to 29.
If you missed the first chance to catch Dear You when it sold out in just two hours, here’s your second opportunity. Golden Village is adding eight additional screenings of the Teochew-language film from June 25 to 29, 2026. The catch? These special showings will be held exclusively at GV VivoCity’s GVMax hall.
Directed by Chinese filmmaker Lan Hongchun, Dear You marks his third feature in the Chaoshan dialect, following Proud of Me and Back to Love. The 118-minute family drama follows a debt-ridden grandson who travels to Thailand in search of his long-lost grandfather. What he uncovers is a decades-old secret hidden within a collection of qiaopi—letters and remittances sent by overseas Chinese migrants to their families back in China.
This premise strikes a deep chord in Singapore, where many Teochew communities trace their roots to similar migration routes. The story unfolds across China and Thailand, exploring themes of family, identity, and cultural memory.
Why the original dialect edition matters
The film was shot almost entirely in Teochew, a dialect spoken by many older-generation Singaporeans. Originally, it was slated for a wider release in its Mandarin-dubbed version, in line with Singapore’s bilingual language policy. But the overwhelming demand for the original dialect edition prompted Golden Village and distributor Clover Films to work with the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to secure these additional screenings.
Ticket details and prices
Tickets go on sale June 22 at 3pm via Golden Village’s website, app, and box office counters. Prices are set at $18.50 for the general public and $16.50 for GV Movie Club members.
Broader impact
This second chance for Dear You reflects a growing appetite for dialect films in Singapore. As younger generations lose touch with their linguistic heritage, films like this offer a rare window into the past. They also serve as a reminder of the cultural ties that bind Singapore to its Southeast Asian neighbors.
For those who missed the first run, this is your chance to catch a film that speaks—literally and figuratively—to the heart of the Teochew experience. Don’t wait. Tickets will likely sell out fast again.