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Paul Chan praises blockbuster film about Teochew community during local premiere

Paul Chan praises blockbuster film about Teochew community during local premiere
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Hong Kong’s finance chief praised a blockbuster film about the Teochew community as it premiered locally on Friday, and highlighted the ethnic group’s contributions to the city’s development, even as some critics slammed the production as propaganda. Dear You, an unexpected box-office hit that was shot on a shoestring budget, focuses on a grandson’s efforts to learn more about his family history by tracing letters sent home decades ago between Chaoshan and Thailand. The film will screen in...

Hong Kong’s finance chief praised a blockbuster film about the Teochew community as it premiered locally on Friday, and highlighted the ethnic group’s contributions to the city’s development, even as some critics slammed the production as propaganda. Dear You, an unexpected box-office hit that was shot on a shoestring budget, focuses on a grandson’s efforts to learn more about his family history by tracing letters sent home decades ago between Chaoshan and Thailand. The film will screen in Hong... [Image text:] #rentt NCB Dearyou 618 MC
Paul Chan (PERSON) Teochew (ORG) Hong Kong’s (LOCATION) Chaoshan (LOCATION) Thailand (LOCATION) Hong (LOCATION)
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