After its release, the film 'Love Letter to Grandma' saw both word-of-mouth ratings and box office revenue rise steadily, maintaining the top daily box office revenue for nearly three consecutive weeks. Its current cumulative box office revenue has exceeded 1.3 billion yuan (approximately 30.5 billion yen), ranking 4th in the 2026 annual box office rankings. Furthermore, it has been decided that the screening period will be extended until June 30, 2026.

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This film depicts a moving story spanning over half a century, centered on the emotions surrounding 'Qiaopi' (letters with remittances sent by overseas Chinese to their families in their hometowns). The film portrays a grandchild, holding letters exchanged between their grandfather and grandmother, heading to Thailand to search for relatives. Through the letters exchanged between the grandparents, it expresses deep and profound love and unwavering feelings, and also reflects the diligence, courage, loyalty, and the power of simple and sincere emotions of the overseas Chinese from Chaoshan.

Filming took place in the cities of Shantou, Chaozhou, and Jieyang in Guangdong Province, featuring numerous iconic locations such as Xiaogongyuan (Little Park) in Shantou, Longhu Gucai (Longhu Ancient Village), Taifodian (Thai Buddhist Temple) in Chaozhou, and Mianhu Jiefang Road in Jieyang. These faithfully reproduce the natural, historical, and cultural landscapes of Chaoshan, while also depicting the vibrant local atmosphere and daily lives of its people.

Love Letter to Grandma
With the film's success, several filming locations in Shantou, Guangdong Province, have also attracted attention. In particular, 'Qifeng Chen Ancestral Temple' (起鳳陳公祠) in Chenghai District, Shantou City, was used as the heroine's residence in her old age in the film. This century-old overseas Chinese residence is designated as a cultural relic of Shantou City and features a fusion of Chinese and Western architectural styles. Architectural details such as Nanyang-style louver windows are well-preserved, and the strong vestiges of overseas Chinese culture attract many tourists, allowing them to experience its historical and cultural charm. (Provided by/CGTN Japanese)