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Saving Face

R20041h 37mAlice Wu
IMDb 7.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 65

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"A romantic comedy about right, wrong and everything in between."

A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

ComedyRomanceDrama
Coming OutHomophobiaChinese WomanLesbian RelationshipCultural DifferenceDatingLgbtChinese AmericanCultural ConflictWoman Director

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Frequently asked questions

What is Saving Face (2004) about?

A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

Who stars in Saving Face?

Saving Face stars Joan Chen (Ma), Michelle Krusiec (Wil), Lynn Chen (Vivian), Jin Wang (Grandpa), Guang Lan Koh (Grandma). The film was directed by Alice Wu.

How long is Saving Face?

Saving Face has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2004. It is rated R.

Is Saving Face worth watching?

Saving Face holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Comedy, Romance, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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