Saving Face
DirectorAlice Wu
Castsjoan chen, Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen, Jin Wang, Guang Lan Koh, Jessica Hecht, Ato Essandoh, David Shih, Brian Yang, Nathanel Geng, Mao Zhao, Louyong Wong, Clare Sum, Qian Luo, Richard Chang, Hoon Lee, Ruth Zhang, Connie Hsia
Duration91 minutes
Rating
GenreDrama, Romance
Synopsis
Wil is a young Chinese-American surgeon navigating her closeted relationship with a dancer – all while her conservative mother unexpectedly moves in, pregnant out of wedlock and shunned by their tight-knit community. As secrets unravel and generations collide, Saving Face crafts a feel-good story about love, tradition and the courage to live truthfully.
Alice Wu’s feature debut was one of the first mainstream lesbian films centred on Asian-American characters. With a warm blend of humour and heartache, Saving Face broke ground for queer Asian representation in Western cinema. Over the years, it has become a cult classic and a touchstone for LGBTQIA+ audiences seeking joy and relatability on screen.
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