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Global Times: How a novel about ‘qiaopi’ and a filmmaker’s visit led to ‘Dear You’

  • Director Lan Hongchun met writer Chen Jiming in 2023 to discuss qiaopi, a cultural practice of handwritten letters and remittances by overseas Chinese migrants.
  • Both Lan Hongchun and Chen Jiming agreed that qiaopi is an important topic worth exploring further in cultural works.
  • The film Dear You was made with a modest budget and no major stars, and it became a cultural phenomenon with strong reviews.
  • Dear You grossed over 650 million yuan and holds a 9.1 out of 10 rating on Douban, bringing mainstream interest to qiaopi and Chaoshan culture.
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Global Times: How a novel about ‘qiaopi’ and a filmmaker’s visit led to ‘Dear You’

Global Times: Writer Chen Jiming on qiaopi culture, Home Letter, and the shared emotional roots behind hit film Dear

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