Singapore wants Dear You film in Mandarin, not Teochew. What’s lost in translation?
The Chinese film "Dear You," which has achieved significant box office success in China, is facing concerns in Singapore regarding its screening language. While the film originally features the Teochew dialect, there are reports that a Mandarin-dubbed version will be shown in Singapore. This has led to worries among linguists and the local Teochew community about the potential loss of cultural diversity and authenticity. AI
