# Saving Face (2004)

> A tender lesbian romantic comedy about a Chinese-American surgeon balancing her love for a dancer with her pregnant mother's return to a judgmental family.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/11694

## Facts

- Runtime: 97 min
- Genres: Comedy, Romance, Drama
- Director: Alice Wu
- Cast: Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen, Jin Wang, Guang Lan Koh, Ato Essandoh, Nathanel Geng, Mao Zhao
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0384504/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, warm, sincere, date night, pride month

## Synopsis

A heartfelt exploration of love and family amidst cultural expectations and personal truths.

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