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When a young woman's pregnant, unmarried mother moves into her apartment, she does what any dutifulchild with an expectant widow on her hands would do: she sets her up with every bachelor in town.
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Saving Face [DVD] [2005]
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45 of 47 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Very funny movie which is set among the Chinese community living in New York. Wil is an up and coming doctor who is a closeted lesbian. She begins to fall for the bosses daughter but picks a bad time to do it as her own (widowed) mother ends up pregnant without husband!
The two end up living together again while trying to find the courage to go against social and cultural 'norms' in order to discover and enjoy being in love.
The dialog changes from english to mandarin (with subtitles) in an easy to follow manner which actually works to enhance the humour. The acting did waver a bit from time to time, hence the 4 stars.
Otherwise, a top notch movie....and certainly one of the better movies that features a lesbian relationship!!
The two end up living together again while trying to find the courage to go against social and cultural 'norms' in order to discover and enjoy being in love.
The dialog changes from english to mandarin (with subtitles) in an easy to follow manner which actually works to enhance the humour. The acting did waver a bit from time to time, hence the 4 stars.
Otherwise, a top notch movie....and certainly one of the better movies that features a lesbian relationship!!
40 of 42 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Being a Chinese myself, i can definitely relate to this story in terms of what it means to be a closeted individual in the realms of consistently keeping in tune with such a diverse society. It's not easy keeping a balance between preserving conservative family tradition and finding your desired independent values and beliefs. I reckon it's the same for every one of us, to some certain extent, regardless of whether you're gay, straight, chinese, african, indian or caucasian.
This is definitely a very good break in the gay film industry in respect of the Chinese culture, but more than that, it's a story about self-conflict, tradition, faith and love.
Very nicely projected, indeed.
This is definitely a very good break in the gay film industry in respect of the Chinese culture, but more than that, it's a story about self-conflict, tradition, faith and love.
Very nicely projected, indeed.
34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This movie is about families in transition from a mainly Chinese (American) and trans generational woman's point of view. To begin with, Alice Wu's SAVING FACE is bilingual, half in Chinese [easy to read subtitles] mixed with English. The movie tries to bridge the divide among three generations of Chinese-Americans living in New York City, and three women struggling with their cultural and sexual identities.
Most of film is about the seeming impossibility of the three women to solve the problems of their forbidden love. This is the result of intense pressures put on them by a constantly intervening, conservatively traditonal Chinese community.
Rather than seeing this as the cliché of a "lesbian film" -- I'd rather relax with the timeless human problem (like the star crossed lovers Romeo and Juilliet) in this film about women falling into deeply passionate, albeit forbidden love. Director (screen writer) Wu brilliantly takes us through the angst felt by each of the women -- and keeps us guessing as to whether or not they will be able to come to terms with their problems so that they can live happily ever after with the person they love.
So I look upon this delightful movie not as a "lesbian film" but rather as a movie about three women who must try to consumate loves that are forbidden by their community. Vivian and Mil happen to be in love with one another. That is, they're lesbians.
Great film. I loved the characters in it.
Most of film is about the seeming impossibility of the three women to solve the problems of their forbidden love. This is the result of intense pressures put on them by a constantly intervening, conservatively traditonal Chinese community.
Rather than seeing this as the cliché of a "lesbian film" -- I'd rather relax with the timeless human problem (like the star crossed lovers Romeo and Juilliet) in this film about women falling into deeply passionate, albeit forbidden love. Director (screen writer) Wu brilliantly takes us through the angst felt by each of the women -- and keeps us guessing as to whether or not they will be able to come to terms with their problems so that they can live happily ever after with the person they love.
So I look upon this delightful movie not as a "lesbian film" but rather as a movie about three women who must try to consumate loves that are forbidden by their community. Vivian and Mil happen to be in love with one another. That is, they're lesbians.
Great film. I loved the characters in it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
A great movie
This is how all LGBT movies should be, simple yet funny with a meaningful story line that viewers can relate to. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Jas
Disappointed
I had considerable expectations for this film. Alas it did not live up to expectations although it could have been so much better. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Booknut
Great film, well acted and amusing!
I love this film. It is funny and romantic. Considering a lot of the gay films around today follow the same storyline, this somehow manages to have something a little bit... Read more
Published on 26 April 2010 by S. Williams
A comedy of manners
This is a really sharply observed, very funny film. I bought it as a bit of a random punt and seriously loved it. Read more
Published on 12 April 2010 by Clare
Easy going and entertaining
Brilliant movie!But of course if you are expecting an educational film isn't your cup of tea... If you are bored to death watching lesbian movies trying to give out a message and... Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2010 by Monk
Fantastic
This is a fantastic movie, uplifting and feel-good. Well written and witty also. In fact, it makes you want to stand on a roof top and scream "I'M GAY/STRAIGHT, AND I DON'T CARE... Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by N. Bowen
One of the best films I've seen of late
Not so much of a review as it is a commentary. I absolutely love this film! I've watched it numerous times, mainly because the characters are believable and my appreciation for the... Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2008 by Mac
Delightful romantic comedy
I loved this film. It is romantic, funny and poignant and also not a very well known film. It was directed by Alice Wu and is her first film. Read more
Published on 10 July 2007 by Mr. C. J. L. Skelton
SUCH A GOOD FILM!!
This is one of the best films i have seen all year! Despite thinking that i wouldn't enjoy it due to alot of the film being shot in chinese it actually added to the huumour and... Read more
Published on 19 May 2006 by M. Flynn
lightweight comic (?) soap
I wasn't really that impressed with this film at all. Despite some good reviews from the critics it fails to deliver in terms of a comedy, gay romance or drama. Read more
Published on 21 Mar 2006 by Anna
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