DEAR YOU

Dear You (2026)

Directed by: Lan Hongchun

Words written on a piece of paper may seem light, but in this film, they carry immense weight. They have the power to keep relationships alive and bridge distance between people. Every word feels written with a stroke of love.

There are a lot of things happening at first. With so many timelines, characters, and themes, you’re unsure where to focus. Slowly, all these elements become part of a world you’ve grown invested in.

Timelines, which initially move back and forth, settle into a steady flow, allowing things to simmer and giving you time to become accustomed to what’s happening.

Characters, who seem irritating or distant, have proven their worth and shown why they deserve to be loved and respected. They become more endearing as you witness their selfless actions. Chemistry among cast becomes more established.

Themes vary from education to immigration and marriage to brotherhood, but each one plays a significant role in strengthening relationships. As you come to appreciate the significance of each message better, your feelings toward the characters grow fonder.

While the themes, characters, and timelines are vast, the film remains loyal and faithful to each one of them. Regardless of how difficult or complicated everything becomes, it finds a way to bring the pieces together and tell the story in the best way possible.

The music, too, pulls at the heartstrings, drawing out emotions that have been quietly stirring deep within.

With everything you’ve come to know and feel, it’s a lot to take in. But it only means you have so much more to give, and even more tears to shed. The film becomes a full-blown tearjerker at the end.

You’ve watched an entire life unfold before you, gone through its highs and lows, and come out of it with a good cry.

Dear self, may your life be filled with as much love, meaning, and purpose — just as this film has so beautifully captured.

𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑 𝐘𝐎𝐔

Cast: Li Sitong, Wang Yantong, Wu Shaoqing, Zheng Runqi, Wang Xiaohui

Screenplay by: Lan Hongchun, Zheng Xuanxuan, Yang Leng, Zhu Liyun

Presented by: Shenzhen King Ant Pictures, Damai Entertainment, Rongde Holdings, Shenzhen Lichun Pictures

Release Date: August 12, 2026 exclusively in SM cinemas nationwide

A Movie Review by: Goldwin Reviews