Dear You (2026)
Kernel Score: 91% · 30 ratings
Genres: Drama, Family, Comedy
Released: 2026-04-30
Runtime: 118 minutes
Overview
Grandma Ye Shurou from Chaoshan lived a simple life, enjoying her twilight years. Her grandson, Xiaowei, burdened by debt, secretly traveled to Thailand to find his rumored billionaire grandfather, Zheng Musheng. However, Xiaowei returned with shocking news: his grandfather was long gone, and the person with whom Grandma had exchanged love letters was a complete stranger. As Xiaowei investigated, a love affair hidden for half a century suddenly surfaced, striking Grandma's heart.
Dear You parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that Dear You is a family drama about a grandson uncovering his grandmother's decades-old hidden love story.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Lan Hongchun
Cast
- Li Sitong as Xie Nanzhi
- Wang Yantong as Zheng Musheng
- Wu Shaoqing as Old Ye Shurou
- Zheng Runqi as Xiaowei
- Wang Xiaohui as Young Ye Shurou
- Zhao Shuguang as Xie Zehua
- Li Deru as Aunt Ru
- Li Shuhao as Chu Yuan's Father
- Usha Seamkhum as Old Xie Nanzhi
- Fang Peisong as Xie Nanzhi's Father
Dear You FAQ
Is Dear You good?
Dear You has a 91% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 30 audience ratings.
Is Dear You OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that Dear You is a family drama about a grandson uncovering his grandmother's decades-old hidden love story.
What movies are like Dear You?
If you liked Dear You, try Secondhand Lions, Lone Star, FX's A Christmas Carol and Ida.