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Saving Face
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Saving Face

2004-09-12 · 97 min · ★ 7.2

Comedy · Romance · Drama

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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Production details

Directors
Alice Wu
Production companies
Overbrook Entertainment, Forensic Films, GreeneStreet Films
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 2,500,000
Revenue
USD 1,230,000

Top Cast

Joan ChenJoan ChenMa
Michelle KrusiecMichelle KrusiecWil
Lynn ChenLynn ChenVivian
Jin WangJin WangGrandpa
Guang Lan KohGuang Lan KohGrandma
Ato EssandohAto EssandohJay
Nathanel GengMr. Cho
Mao ZhaoOld Yu
Brian YangBrian YangLittle Yu
Louyong WongDr. Shing
Qian LuoMrs. Shing
Jessica HechtJessica HechtHospital Co-Worker
Connie HsiaMrs. Chen
Clare SumMrs. Wong
Ruth ZhangMrs. Yao
Jackson NingMr. Chen
Paul SumMr. Wong
Jamie GuanMr. Yao
David ShihDavid ShihNorman
Richard ChangStephen

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