According to Xinhua News Agency, the movie "Letters to Granny" held its premiere in Bangkok, Thailand on the evening of the 3rd. People from various sectors including politics, business, and culture from China and Thailand attended the screening.
The director, Lan Hongchun, said at the premiere in Bangkok that the film is set in Thailand. This is because many stories of people from Chaoshan who went to Southeast Asia are related to Thailand, and Thai Chinatowns are full of life and vitality. The Thai actor Usa Sammekham also attended the premiere.
According to Yangcheng Evening News, on that day, Zhang Jianwei, China's ambassador to Thailand, praised the film 'Love Letters to Granny'. 'It premiered in Thailand tonight. I haven't seen this film yet, and I'm really looking forward to it.'
Zhang Jianwei learned that director Lan Hongchun is a young cultural talent from Guangdong. Previously, he was supported to produce the documentary 'The Tide of Four Seas'. During the production process, he discovered many touching stories and materials. 'Letters to My Grandma' is also a 'by-product' of this documentary.
Zhang Jianwei remarked that Guangdong Province is unique in its approach to film selection, and the film's theme is precise. What’s most important is the strong emotional impact of the story: "I am grateful that Guangdong produced such a wonderful film. It has given great encouragement to Thai Chinese communities. Since the film tells the story of Thai Chinese, there is a great anticipation in Thailand. The stories of ordinary people and simple emotions are more likely to touch people. This film is an excellent way to tell Chinese stories."
《A Letter To Ah Ma》 centers on "Overseas Chinese" - family letters of South Asian immigrants who fled to foreign countries for a living, as told through the lens of their experiences and intergenerational bonds. The film will be released nationwide starting on the 6th of [month].
Previously, on July 6th, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs invited about 150 people, including spouses and diplomats from 74 embassies in China, as well as 8 regional and international organizations, from Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, the UAE, Cameroon, Serbia, Ireland, Peru, and New Zealand, to watch the movie "Love Letters to Grandma".
