Beyond the tears: 'Qiaopi' letters at the heart of smash hit 'Dear You'

Join Tian Wei and friends for part two of their deep dive into China's word-of-mouth blockbuster, the Chaoshan-dialect film "Dear You." In this episode, they explore "qiaopi" – the handwritten letters and remittances sent home by generations of overseas Chinese from the 19th and 20th centuries. The discussion reveals how these beautifully condensed, often heartbreaking letters carry not just money but generations of love, sacrifice, and memory.

00:00 - Touching letters from Chinese immigrant family members 05:18 - Expectations on immigrant family members back in the day 08:05 - Powerful stories that communities get to tell about themselves 14:10 - How old letters the meaningful reminders of the past

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