Face (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, Face is a comedy and drama film directed by Tsai Ming-liang, running about 138 minutes.
What it’s about. Hsiao-Kang, a Taiwanese film director, travels to the Louvre in Paris, France, to shoot a film that explores the Salomé myth.
Who’s in it. Face stars Lee Kang-sheng as Kang / The Director, Lu Yi-Ching as Kang's mother, Fanny Ardant as The Producer / Queen Herodias and Jean-Pierre Léaud as Antoine / King Herode, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Face has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Face page.
If you liked it. Fans of Face tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Face (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Face change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Face worth watching?
- Face holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Face?
- Face stars Lee Kang-sheng, Lu Yi-Ching, Fanny Ardant, Jean-Pierre Léaud and Laetitia Casta.
- When was Face released?
- Face was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.