China sleeper hit ‘Dear You’ sends director and stars to KL this July as Malaysia box office surges

KUALA LUMPUR, June 27 — Director Lan Hongchun and lead actors Li Sitong and Wang Yantong will meet Malaysian fans in Kuala Lumpur next month as China’s sleeper hit Dear You continues its strong run at the local box office.

The Teochew-language film has drawn packed cinemas across Malaysia, with audiences turning out in strong numbers nationwide.

Distributor Mega Films Distribution announced on social media that director Lan Hongchun and stars Li Sitong and Wang Yantong will appear in Kuala Lumpur for a two-day promotional roadshow.

The cast is scheduled to appear at the main entrance of Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, July 4 at 6pm to meet fans and share insights into the film.

They are also expected to take part in post-screening sessions at Aurum Theatre The Exchange TRX and GSC Mid Valley Megamall on the same day.

On Sunday, July 5, the cast will continue appearances at TGV Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and TGV Pavilion Bukit Jalil for additional fan sessions.

Dear You has grossed RM8.2 million at the Malaysian box office so far, fuelled by strong word-of-mouth and positive audience reviews.

In China, the film emerged as a surprise blockbuster, earning more than 1.5 billion yuan (RM893.37 million) from a modest 14 million yuan production budget.

The film has also been praised for its depiction of the Teochew diaspora and cross-border migration across South-east Asia.

It highlights the historical practice of qiaopi, or remittance letters sent by overseas Chinese migrants to families back home, adding emotional depth to its storytelling.

More details on the cast appearance can be found on Mega Films Distribution’s official social media channels.