Saving Face
Movie · 2004
SAFO
Movie · 2004
Saving Face
This charming romantic comedy follows a Chinese-American surgeon as she falls for a woman while navigating family expectations and hidden secrets.
"Saving Face" is a heartfelt 2004 romantic comedy-drama directed by Alice Wu. The film tells the story of Wilhelmina Pang, a Chinese-American surgeon who falls in love with Vivian Shing, a dancer. While Wilhelmina navigates her blossoming romance, her conservative mother is simultaneously grappling with a scandalous secret of her own and pressuring Wilhelmina to find a husband. The film beautifully explores themes of identity, family expectations, and cultural traditions within the context of a hidden lesbian relationship, making it a significant work for queer Asian-American representation.
- Director / creators
- Alice Wu
- Country
- United States
- Languages
- en