People watch the Chinese film "Dear You" in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Aug. 4, 2026. (Photos: Xinhua)

HANOI, Aug. 5 (Xinhua) -- Chinese film "Dear You" premiered in Vietnam's southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday ahead of its nationwide theatrical release.

The premiere was jointly organized by Vietnamese distributors Mockingbird Pictures and Galaxy Studio, with the support of the China Cultural Centre in Hanoi.

Doan Thi Trang Anh, deputy CEO of Mockingbird Pictures, said securing the distribution rights for "Dear You" in Vietnam was a special opportunity for the company and expressed hope that it could bring more Chinese films to Vietnamese audiences in the future.

The movie, known in Chinese as "Love Letters to Grandma," centers on remittance letters used by overseas Chinese to stay connected with their families back home. Through these letters, the characters uncover memories, love and interconnected family bonds in a simple yet deeply genuine narrative.

Vietnamese actress of Chinese descent Tu Ho said she felt a deep personal connection with the film, recalling that her grandmother often told her stories about remittance letters sent home from Vietnam by her great-grandmother.

"I've already prepared tissues because I believe the film will bring back many memories through the stories my grandmother told me," she told Xinhua before the screening.

Nearly 1,000 guests, including representatives of Vietnam's film industry, cultural scholars, members of the overseas Chinese community, representatives of Chinese enterprises in Vietnam and media organizations, attended the premiere.

"I was impressed by the actors' performances and the film's balance of humor and emotion," Vietnamese director Le Thien Vien told Xinhua after the screening, adding that despite its long running time, the film kept audiences fully engaged throughout.

The director noted that "Dear You" had inspired him and would provide creative motivation for his next project.

This photo taken on Aug. 4, 2026 shows the premiere ceremony of the Chinese film "Dear You" in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

A woman takes a photo in front of a poster for the Chinese film "Dear You" in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, Aug. 4, 2026.