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Saving Face

Saving Face

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Saving Face
  • Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
  • Release Date: 2004-09-12
  • Runtime: 97 minutes
  • Rating: 7.257/10 (245 votes)
  • Budget: $2,500,000
  • Revenue: $1,230,000
  • Production Companies: Overbrook Entertainment, Forensic Films, GreeneStreet Films
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.8071
  • Languages: Mandarin, English

Cast & Crew

Joan Chen

Joan Chen

as Ma

Michelle Krusiec

Michelle Krusiec

as Wil

Lynn Chen

Lynn Chen

as Vivian

Jin Wang

Jin Wang

as Grandpa

Guang Lan Koh

Guang Lan Koh

as Grandma

Ato Essandoh

Ato Essandoh

as Jay

Nathanel Geng

Nathanel Geng

as Mr. Cho

Mao Zhao

Mao Zhao

as Old Yu

Brian Yang

Brian Yang

as Little Yu

Louyong Wong

Louyong Wong

as Dr. Shing

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Trailers & Clips

Saving Face Film The 1st Kiss

Saving Face 2004 (Wil out to her mom scene)

Official Trailer

Saving Face movie scene

Alice Wu on "Saving Face"

External Links

Keywords

coming outhomophobiachinese womanlesbian relationshipcultural differencedatinglgbtchinese americancultural conflictwoman directorintersectionalitymother daughter relationshiplesbiangirls love

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Saving Face?

Saving Face is a Comedy, Romance, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 2004-09-12.

Who are the main actors in Saving Face?

The main cast includes Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen, Jin Wang, Guang Lan Koh, .

Where can I watch Saving Face online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Saving Face is available.

Is Saving Face based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of Saving Face?

Saving Face has an IMDb rating of 7.257/10 based on 245 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Saving Face?

The movie had a production budget of $2,500,000 and earned $1,230,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Saving Face?

The soundtrack was composed by Overbrook Entertainment, Forensic Films, GreeneStreet Films. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Saving Face filmed?

Saving Face was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Saving Face?

The total runtime of Saving Face is 97 minutes.

Is Saving Face suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Saving Face?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Saving Face.

Does Saving Face have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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