How a Small Chinese Drama Became a $300 Million Phenomenon

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'Dear You' director Lan Hongchun on the film's surprise success, its real-life family reunions and its arrival at TIFF's China Film Showcase.

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  • Reported by Hollywood Reporter and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 20:27:14 UTC.

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