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Saving Face (2004) -- A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

Overview

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Director:
Alice Wu
Writer:
Alice Wu (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
9 September 2005 (Turkey) more
Genre:
Comedy | Drama | Romance more
Tagline:
A romantic comedy about right, wrong and everything in between. more
Plot:
A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
1 win & 3 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(6 articles)
Ask AfterEllen.com (June 2, 2009)
 (From AfterEllen.com. 1 June 2009, 6:13 PM, PDT)

Top Three Parties: Park Party, Saving Face, and Fabric Fete
 (From Vanity Fair. 10 April 2009, 3:45 PM, PDT)

User Comments:
Exceptionally well done movie more

Cast

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Michelle Krusiec ... Wilhelmina 'Wil' Pang

Joan Chen ... Hwei-Lan Gao - Ma

Lynn Chen ... Vivian Shing
Jin Wang ... Wai Gung - Grandpa
Guang Lan Koh ... Wai Po - Grandma

Jessica Hecht ... Randi - Hospital Co-Worker

Ato Essandoh ... Jay - Neighbor

David Shih ... Norman

Brian Yang ... Little Yu
Nathanel Geng ... Stimson Cho
Mao Zhao ... Old Yu
Louyong Wong ... Dr. Shing
Clare Sum ... Mrs. Wong
Qian Luo ... Mrs. Shing

Richard Chang ... Stephen
Hoon Lee ... Raymond Wong
Ruth Zhang ... Mrs. Yao
Connie Hsia ... Mrs. Chen
Jackson Ning ... Mr. Chen
Jamie Guan ... Mr. Yao
Paul Sum ... Mr. Wong

Brittany Perrineau ... Dara
Xiaofeng Zang ... Mr. Fu
Lu Yu ... Stoic Date
Fang Yulin ... Wart Date
Pamela Payton-Wright ... Dr. Morgan
Saidah Arrika Ekulona ... Nurse #1
Twinkle Burke ... Hospital Receptionist
Tina Johnson ... Nurse #2
Phillip Meng ... Mambo Date
Chloe Tsang ... 8-Year Old Chinese Girl
Rosa Luo ... Cho Sister #1
Christy Qin ... Nurse at Clinic
Nan Meng ... Mother at Clinic
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Regina Lobiondo

Danny Lee ... Park Guitar Player (uncredited)
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Directed by
Alice Wu 
 
Writing credits
(in alphabetical order)
Alice Wu  writer

Produced by
James Lassiter .... producer
Scott Macaulay .... executive producer
Jeff Morin .... associate producer
Robin O'Hara .... executive producer
John Penotti .... executive producer
Will Smith .... producer
Bergen Swanson .... line producer
Teddy Zee .... producer
 
Original Music by
Anton Sanko 
 
Cinematography by
Harlan Bosmajian 
 
Film Editing by
Susan Graef 
Sabine Hoffmann 
 
Casting by
Jaclyn Brodsky 
Heidi Griffiths 
 
Production Design by
Daniel Ouellette 
 
Set Decoration by
Mylene Santos 
 
Costume Design by
Jill Newell 
 
Makeup Department
Angela Gallagher .... key makeup artist
Dionne Pitsikoulis .... assistant makeup artist
Joseph Whitmeyer .... hair stylist
Jeni Zaharian .... assistant makeup artist
 
Production Management
Bergen Swanson .... unit production manager
 
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Mariela Comitini .... second assistant director
Heather Daniels .... additional second assistant director
Carrie Fix .... first assistant director
Lauren Guilmartin .... second second assistant director
 
Art Department
Frank DeCurtis Jr. .... lead man
David Ferrall .... additional set dresser
Isaac Gabaeff .... set dresser
Wayne Kimball .... set dresser
Edmund Levine .... assistant propmaster
Jeff Maksym .... set dresser
Colleen Nowers .... art department coordinator
Adam Roffman .... property master
Michele K. Short .... painter
 
Sound Department
Steve Borne .... sound
David Briggs .... foley editor
Nancy Cabrera .... foley artist
Ryan Collison .... foley engineer
Christopher Fondulas .... boom operator
Anguibe Guindo .... boom operator
Branka Mrkic .... dialogue editor
Aaron J. Rudelson .... additional location sound mixer
Dominick Tavella .... sound re-recording mixer
Noah Timan .... production sound mixer
 
Stunts
Manny Siverio .... stunt coordinator
 
Camera and Electrical Department
George Bianchini .... Steadicam operator
Manuel Billeter .... first assistant camera
Ethan Borsuk .... camera loader
Phil Bradshaw .... grip
Michael W. Brennan .... best boy electric
Marshall Coles .... electrician
Fernando Gayesky .... assistant camera
Bart Grieb .... grip
Evin Lowe .... additional electrician
Tim Metzger .... grip
David Norris .... aerial director of photography
Jonah Oskow .... electrician
Daniel Sharnoff .... camera intern
William Trautvetter .... camera operator
David Troutman .... dolly grip
JoJo Whilden .... still photographer
 
Casting Department
Rita Powers .... background casting
Sean Powers .... background casting
 
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Amy R. Burt .... assistant wardrobe supervisor
 
Editorial Department
Steve Lemley .... color timer
Robert J. Lyons .... post-production consultant
Mike Nuget .... digital intermediate editor
Russ Senzatimore .... assistant editor
 
Music Department
Tracy McKnight .... music supervisor
Alysia Oakley .... music coordinator
Jon Solomon .... assistant to music supervisor
 
Other crew
Roni Armstrong .... craft service
Michael Barnes .... financial legal services
Andrew Bloomenthal .... production assistant
Amyjoy Clark .... production assistant
Dan Cooley .... location scout
Raz Cunningham .... assistant to producers
Jacq Donegan .... production assistant
Scott Ferlisi .... location assistant
Jessica Fox .... production assistant
Laurie Gershon .... product placement/clearances
Dave Ginsberg .... assistant location manager
Charles Heaphy .... production financing
Michael Hekmat .... production assistant
Mariana Hellmund .... script supervisor
Aaron Hurvitz .... location scout
Peter Hutchison .... production accountant
Darren E. Johnson .... production assistant
Terry Ladin .... production coordinator
Douglas Matejka .... production assistant
Ana S. Pelaez .... production secretary
Deborah Ross .... title designer
Collin Smith .... location manager
Fay Smith .... assistant: Mr. Zee
Fred Wu .... production assistant
Marisa Wu .... assistant location manager
Joan Scheckel .... workshop development (uncredited)
 

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Livrando a Cara (Brazil) [pt]
Pour sauver l'honneur (Canada: French title) [fr]
Salvando las apariencias (Spain) [es]
Saving Face (France) [fr]
Sevgiyi ararken (Turkey: Turkish title) [tr]
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MPAA:
Rated R for some sexuality and language.
Runtime:
91 min | USA:96 min (San Francisco Asian American Film Festival) | Canada:97 min | Argentina:97 min
Country:
USA
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | SDDS
Certification:
UK:15 | Singapore:R21 (edited version) | Hong Kong:IIB | Argentina:16 | Brazil:18 | Taiwan:R-12 | Canada:13+ (Quebec) | Canada:14A (Alberta/Manitoba) | Canada:PG (British Columbia/Ontario) | Germany:o.Al. | Malaysia:(Banned) | USA:R | Australia:M
Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USA

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The scene in the video shop with Joan Chen features a shot of the video for The Last Emperor (1987). Chen starred in that movie. more
Goofs:
Continuity: Wil consistently wears her hair in a tightly pulled back ponytail, but shortly after her mother moves in she goes to visit her grandfather wearing an army T shirt. While she's adjusting the TV antenna, her hair is uncharacteristically puffed up with no explanation. All scenes before and after show her hair in the tight ponytail. Quite a bit later, there is a scene where Wil's mom sends her to the beauty shop to find out gossip. It's there that Wil is wearing the same army T shirt and getting her hair rolled up in big curls - the end result of which would be puffed hair! more
Quotes:
Wil: Ma, you can't give him a paper plate.
Hwei-Lan Gao - Ma: [in Mandarin] Safer this way. Throw it out afterwards.
Wil: It's rude.
Hwei-Lan Gao - Ma: [in Mandarin] I'll give him two.
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Movie Connections:
References The Graduate (1967) more
Soundtrack:
MAR AZUL more

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51 out of 56 people found the following comment useful:-
Exceptionally well done movie, 12 May 2005
10/10
Author: yogasong44 from United States

While this movie has a Chinesse-American lesbian theme, it goes under the same category of "My Big, Fat Greek Wedding": you don't need to be one to REALLY, REALLY like it! The writing is extremely humorous and intelligent. It reminded me of the "Kissing Jessica Stein movie" in terms of the wit that the writer (who also happens to be the director) brings forth in the script. I was not sure what to expect from a movie that I was seeing at a film festival. I was pleasantly and extremely surprised! The actors were quite believable in their roles and did a fine job. The production quality of the movie was quite noticeable from the start of the movie and was very good and enjoyable to watch. The lead characters are likable and sweet, while not Pollyannish. The story itself is also full of scenarios that most people can relate to regardless of their sexual orientation or race. So, if you're looking for a fun time, out go see this movie and enjoy!

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