DEAR YOU
Starring: Li Sitong, Wang Yantong, Wu Shaoqing, Wang Xiaohui, Fang Peisong, Zheng Runqi, and Zhao Shuguang
Director: Lan Hongchun
AMARÚ
Dear You is a sweet romance film that highlights the heartfelt nature of compassion, found family, and caring for one another. Its surprising humor enhances the heart that its actors put forth on screen, and the narrative structure reveals each family’s story in a way that gets you further invested with each passing second. Full of love, tragedy, and a sense of community that would inspire the masses, Dear You packs a punch of emotion that will leave you with a smile on your face and a tear in your eye.
KATIE
Dear You is sincere and old-fashioned in a comforting kind of way, with a warm sense of humour and great performances. The drama unfolds satisfyingly; the story is compelling with some surprising reveals, and it absolutely pulls on the heartstrings whenever it can. Emphasised by its moving score, Dear You is a heartfelt film that focuses on themes of family, kindness, and understanding. It’s not groundbreaking nor flashy, but its cast of endearing characters, beautifully realised setting, and emotional drama make for a heartwarming watch that’s easy to get invested in.
