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A romantic comedy about right, wrong and everything in between. - Saving Face
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Title: Saving Face

Release Date: 12 Sep 2004

Runtime: 1h 37m

Genre: Comedy, Romance, Drama

Director: Destination Films, Forensic Films, GreeneStreet Films, Overbrook Entertainment

Production Companies: Destination Films, Forensic Films, GreeneStreet Films, Overbrook Entertainment

Overview: 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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Ratings

Average Vote: 7.3 (225 votes)

Cast

  • Ma: Joan Chen
  • Wil: Michelle Krusiec
  • Vivian: Lynn Chen
  • Grandpa: Jin Wang
  • Grandma: Guang Lan Koh
  • Jay: Ato Essandoh
  • Mr. Cho: Nathanel Geng
  • Old Yu: Mao Zhao
  • Little Yu: Brian Yang
  • Dr. Shing: Louyong Wong
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