Chinese films based on real events resonate with audiences

5. Dearest

Director: Peter Chan

Cast: Zhao Wei, Huang Bo

Year of release: 2014

Douban points: 8.7

The film tells the tale of a divorced couple living in the southern Chinese city Shenzhen who must deal with the disappearance of their missing son. The real story behind the film is that Peng Gaofeng in Hubei province lost his son in 2008. He strived to look for the boy for three years, and finally found him with the help of media.