Hong Kong Finance Chief Paul Chan Praises Teochew Film "Dear You" at Premiere
Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan, commended the film "Dear You" during its local premiere on Friday. The movie, which focuses on the Teochew community, was praised for highlighting the ethnic group's contributions to the city's development. Despite being an unexpected box-office hit made on a shoestring budget, some critics have labeled the production as propaganda.
Hong Kong's finance chief, Paul Chan, offered praise for the film "Dear You" during its local premiere on Friday. The movie centers on the Teochew community, and Chan specifically highlighted the ethnic group's significant contributions to Hong Kong's development.
"Dear You" has been described as an unexpected box-office hit, notably produced with a shoestring budget. The film's narrative follows a grandson's journey to uncover his family history by tracing letters exchanged decades ago between Chaoshan and Thailand.
While the film received commendation from the finance chief, some critics have characterized the production as propaganda. "Dear You" is scheduled for screenings in Hong Kong.
According to South China Morning Post, the film will screen in Hong Kong.
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