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Low-budget film 'Dear You' becomes box office hit in China

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A low-budget Teochew-language film titled 'Dear You' has achieved significant box office success in China, grossing nearly 2 billion yuan on a reported 14 million yuan budget. The film's lead actress, Li Sitong, a student discovered on a social media platform, has received critical acclaim for her debut performance. The movie's narrative, which explores themes of migration and long-term secret relationships, has resonated with both Teochew communities and a broader young Chinese audience. AI

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Low-budget film 'Dear You' becomes box office hit in China

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Fran Lu ·

    China student discovered on video platform shines as heroine in acclaimed film ‘Dear You’

    When 'Dear You', a low-budget Teochew-language story of migration became one of China’s biggest films in late spring and early summer, its lead actress Li Sitong, who played Zia Lamgi, became a university graduate and said she wished to continue her acting career. The film direct…

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