Movie · 2004 Available digitally

Saving Face

Alice Wu

1h 37min R Release: 09/12/2004 Comedy Drama Romance

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7.2 Audience · 276 votes

Saving Face is a comedy and drama movie released in 2004, directed by Alice Wu, starring Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec and Lynn Chen. It runs 1h 37min and is rated R in Brazil. In Brazil, it is available to stream on Sony One Amazon Channel.

Official synopsis

A romantic comedy about right, wrong and everything in between.

A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

Where to watch Saving Face

Streaming

Sony One Amazon Channel

Rent

Claro video

Buy

Apple TV Store

Amazon Video

Availability in Brazil · updated 28/09/2026

Trailer for Saving Face

Official Trailer · YouTube

Cast of Saving Face

12 actors

Joan Chen as Ma

Michelle Krusiec as Wil

Lynn Chen as Vivian

Jin Wang as Grandpa

Guang Lan Koh as Grandma

Ato Essandoh as Jay Nathanel Geng as Mr. Cho Mao Zhao as Old Yu

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Brian Yang as Little Yu Louyong Wong as Dr. Shing Qian Luo as Mrs. Shing

Jessica Hecht as Hospital Co-Worker

Director: Alice Wu
Cinematography: Harlan Bosmajian
Editing: Susan Graef, Sabine Hoffman
Music: Anton Sanko
Production: Will Smith, James Lassiter, Teddy Zee
Screenplay: Alice Wu

Where you've seen the cast of Saving Face

Michelle Krusiec as Wil is also in The Invitation (2016)

Frequently asked questions about Saving Face

Where to watch Saving Face?

In Brazil, Saving Face is available on Sony One Amazon Channel, Claro video, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

Is Saving Face on any streaming service?

Yes. It is available to stream on Sony One Amazon Channel.

Is Saving Face on Netflix?

No. As of the last check, on 28/09/2026, Saving Face was not on Netflix in Brazil. It is available on Sony One Amazon Channel.

How long is Saving Face?

Saving Face runs 1h 37min (97 minutes).

What is the age rating of Saving Face?

In Brazil, it is rated R.

What year did Saving Face come out?

Saving Face came out in 2004.

Saving Face details

Status: Released
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America
Production companies: Overbrook Entertainment, Forensic Films, GreeneStreet Films

Themes

Comedy Drama Romance coming out homophobia chinese woman lesbian relationship cultural difference dating lgbt chinese american cultural conflict woman director intersectionality mother daughter relationship lesbian girls' love (gl)