Saving Face (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2004, Saving Face is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Alice Wu, running about 97 minutes. “A romantic comedy about right, wrong and everything in between.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.
Who’s in it. Saving Face stars Michelle Krusiec as Wilhelmina 'Wil' Pang, Joan Chen as Hwei-Lan Gao - Ma, Lynn Chen as Vivian Shing and Ato Essandoh as Jay - Neighbor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Saving Face has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saving Face page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saving Face tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saving Face (2004)?
- In US, Saving Face is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Saving Face worth watching?
- Saving Face holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Saving Face?
- Saving Face stars Michelle Krusiec, Joan Chen, Lynn Chen, Ato Essandoh and Jessica Hecht.
- When was Saving Face released?
- Saving Face was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.