

Saving Face
2004-09-12 · 97 min · ★ 7.2
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 ChenMa
Michelle KrusiecWil
Lynn ChenVivian
Jin WangGrandpa
Guang Lan KohGrandma
Ato EssandohJay
Brian YangLittle Yu
Jessica HechtHospital Co-Worker
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