Saving Face(2004)
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.
Movie: Saving Face
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ma
Wil
Vivian
Grandpa
Grandma
Jay
Little Yu
Video Trailer Saving Face
Video: Official Trailer
Official Trailer
Alice Wu on "Saving Face"
Saving Face 2004 (Wil out to her mom scene)
Saving Face Film The 1st Kiss
Saving Face movie scene
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Official Trailer - Trailer
Alice Wu on "Saving Face" - Featurette
Saving Face 2004 (Wil out to her mom scene) - Clip
Saving Face Film The 1st Kiss - Clip
Saving Face movie scene - Clip
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