Beyond the tears: 'Dear You' nostalgia with China's slow-cooking tradition

Join Tian Wei and friends for the final part of their three-part series on China's smash hit "Dear You." This episode focuses on the film's unforgettable rhythm: the slow pace of life, the silence between words, and the metaphor of slow cooking. The panel explores why young audiences, raised on instant messaging and fast-paced cities, are so drawn to the film's unhurried authenticity.

00:00 - Food memories from China's slow-cooking tradition
05:52 - Filmmaker's way of slowly telling a story
15:18 - How characters of older women are good for the film
18:29 - Why the film is a hit despite low budget, unknown cast

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