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Saving Face

2004, Movie, 1h 37min

Directed by Alice Wu • 2004 • United States Starring Michelle Krusiec, Joan Chen, Lynn Chen A queer romantic comedy set in vibrant, multicultural New York City, Alice Wu’s irresistible feature debut breathed fresh life into the genre by combining snappy dialogue and a swooning love story with a poignant narrative about a mother and daughter coming to terms with each other. Just as Wil (Michelle Krusiec), a harried young surgical resident, begins a promising romance with the flirtatious dancer Vivian (Lynn Chen), her life is turned upside down when her more traditional Chinese mother (Joan Chen)—unwed and unexpectedly pregnant—moves in with her, forcing both women to confront the generational and cultural barriers that have long troubled their relationship. Both embracing and cleverly subverting rom-com conventions, Wu delivers a bighearted ode to the Chinese American diaspora, and the liberating joy of living one’s truth.

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Critic Marrit Ingman

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...Chen is marvelous to watch: subdued and warily watchful, but with a free spirit chafing inside for release.

Read full review at The Austin Chronicle

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"Saving Face" is a heartwarming comedy-drama about a successful young surgeon, Wilhelmina, who is forced to confront her traditionalist mother's expectations when she becomes pregnant out of wedlock. As Wilhelmina navigates her complex relationships with her mother and her new love interest, Vivian, she must decide whether to embrace her true identity or conform to her mother's wishes. Set in New York City's Chinese-American community, this film explores cultural clashes, family secrets, and the power of love and acceptance.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Saving Face include Love Actually, He's Just Not That Into You, Elizabethtown, View from the Top, Punch-Drunk Love, Sideways.

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Saving Face was released in theaters on October 27, 2005.