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Scene from Saving Face (2004)
Scene Details
| Duration: 124 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: zorg |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 121 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 1920x1080 | Added: 2018-Nov-08 |
Actresses in this Scene
Lynn Chen
Career
First Appearances:
- Saving Face (2004) as Vivian
Most Important Roles:
- Paper Tiger (2020) as Ms. Li
- X's & O's (2007) as Gwen
- Coming (2023) as V
- The People I've Slept With (2009) as Juliet
- A Shot Through the Wall (2022) as Grace Tan
- I'm Through with White Girls (2007) as Candace
- Saving Face (2004) as Vivian
- Surrogate Valentine (2011) as Rachel
- Daylight Savings (2012) as Rachel
- Yes, We're Open (2012) as Sylvia
Career Highlights:
- Paper Tiger (2020)
- X's & O's (2007)
- Coming (2023)
- The People I've Slept With (2009)
- A Shot Through the Wall (2022)
- I'm Through with White Girls (2007)
- Saving Face (2004)
- Surrogate Valentine (2011)
- Daylight Savings (2012)
- Yes, We're Open (2012)
Full Biography
Lynn Chen, an American actress, rose to prominence for her role as 'Vivian Shing' in Sony Pictures Classic's 'Saving Face'. Born and raised in the United States, she won the 'Outstanding Newcomer Award' at the 2006 Asian Excellence Awards for her performance in this film.
Michelle Krusiec
Details
Alternate Names: Michelle Kruisaic, Michele Krusiec, Michelle Jacqueline Krusiec, Michelle Shioma, Ya-Huei Yang
Physical Characteristics: N/A
Career
First Appearances:
- Nixon (1995) as Student #2
Most Important Roles:
- Pursuit of Happiness (2001) as Miko
- Fuck (2006) as Jane
- Far North (2008) as Anja
- What Happens in Vegas (2008) as Chong
- They Live in the Grey (2022) as Claire
- Nanking (2007) as Yang Shu Ling
- Saving Face (2004) as Wil
- Zoom Hunting (2010) as Cheating Man's Wife
- Picture Day (2023) as Ayn
- American Girl: Corinne Tan (2023) as Judy
Career Highlights:
- Pursuit of Happiness (2001)
- Fuck (2006)
- Far North (2008)
- What Happens in Vegas (2008)
- They Live in the Grey (2022)
- Nanking (2007)
- Saving Face (2004)
- Zoom Hunting (2010)
- Picture Day (2023)
- American Girl: Corinne Tan (2023)
Full Biography
Michelle Krusiec, born October 2, 1974 in Taiwan and raised in America, gained recognition as an actress with her role as Molly O'Brien in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. She received critical acclaim for her portrayal of Wil, a Chinese-American lesbian surgeon, in the independent film 'Saving Face' (2005), earning a Best Actress nomination at the Golden Horse Film Festival. Additionally, she has appeared in various TV shows like The Mind of the Married Man, One World, and Dirty Sexy Money.
About the Movie: Saving Face (2004)
Release Year: 2004
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Un amor diferente, Да запазиш достойнство, Livrando a Cara, Pour sauver l'honneur, Saving Face - Liebe und was noch?, Salvando las apariencias, Kahdet kasvot, Gynaikeies ypotheseis!, Jó, rossz, meg ami közte van, Salvare la faccia, Zachowac twarz, Спасая лицо, Sevgiyi ararken
Director: Alice Wu
Writer: Alice Wu
Production & Genre
Producer(s):
- Producer: James Lassiter, Teddy Zee, Will Smith
- Executive Producer: John Penotti, Robin O'Hara, Scott Macaulay
Companies: Destination Films, Forensic Films, GreeneStreet Films, Overbrook Entertainment
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Lgbt-Related Film, Romance, Romantic Comedy
Awards & Similar
Awards:
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total
Similar:
- Thick Skinned (1989)
- The First Death of Joana (2021)
- 200 Cigarettes (1999)
- CB4 (1993)
- Tomorrow's Another Day (2000)
Keywords
Keywords: chinese american, chinese woman, coming out, cultural conflict, cultural difference, dating, girls love, homophobia, intersectionality, lesbian, lesbian relationship, lgbt, mother daughter relationship, woman director
Story
Wil, a Chinese-American lesbian surgeon living in Manhattan, has been secretly dating Vivian Shing, the daughter of her boss at the hospital. Wil's traditionalist mother, Ma, who was previously banished from Flushing, Queens for getting pregnant out of wedlock, unexpectedly arrives at Wil's apartment. Ma's presence disrupts Wil's personal life and causes tension between them due to their differing views on love and relationships. To please her grandfather and prove that she is not a lesbian, Wil tries to find a Chinese bachelor for Ma to marry. Meanwhile, Wil continues her secret relationship with Vivian.
Summary
Directed by Alice Wu in 2004, 'Saving Face' is a romantic comedy-drama that explores the cultural conflict between traditional Chinese values and Western modernity through the lens of a lesbian romance. The film follows Wil, a successful surgeon navigating her identity as a Chinese-American lesbian, and her mother Ma, who embodies traditional Chinese norms. With its intersectional exploration of cultural differences, homophobia, and the challenges of coming out, 'Saving Face' offers a unique perspective on love and family dynamics.