Saving Face

2004
15
1h 31m

IMDb RATING

7.4/10

14K

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Romantic Comedy Comedy Drama Romance

A gay Chinese-American and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.A gay Chinese-American and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.A gay Chinese-American and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.

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IMDb RATING

7.4/10

14K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 3 wins & 3 nominations total

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The Cast of 'Tigertail' Name Their Favorite Films in Asian Cinema

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The Cast of 'Tigertail' Name Their Favorite Films in Asian Cinema

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Storyline

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Trivia
The scene in the video shop with Joan Chen features a shot of the video for The Last Emperor (1987). Chen starred in that movie.

Goofs
Wil consistently wears her hair in a tightly pulled back ponytail, but shortly after her mother moves in she goes to visit her grandfather wearing an army T shirt. While she's adjusting the TV antenna, her hair is uncharacteristically puffed up with no explanation. All scenes before and after show her hair in the tight ponytail. Quite a bit later, there is a scene where Wil's mom sends her to the beauty shop to find out gossip. It's there that Wil is wearing the same army T shirt and getting her hair rolled up in big curls - the end result of which would be puffed hair!

Quotes
Wil: So how come we never met before now?
Vivian Shing: We did meet. Nineteen years ago. I was 8, you were 9. Outside the temple.
Wil: I don't remember.
Vivian Shing: The Wong boys were taunting me about my parents' divorce. You beat the crap out of them. You were wearing a Kristy McNichol t-shirt, tan cords and a pageboy. You spilled your mom's groceries. We scooped them into a bag.
Wil: That's right, and then...
Vivian Shing: And then I kissed you on the nose. And you ran.

Connections
Featured in Fabulous! The Story of Queer Cinema (2006)

Soundtracks
Forever and a Day
Written by Marc Anthony Thompson
Performed by Marc Anthony Thompson
Published by Skillet Turtles (ASCAP)

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9/10

Two women fall in love. They have to deal with cultural and family and professional issues.

This first time director/author has made a movie that will have universal appeal. Although the main part of the plot centers on two Chinese women who are successful professionals and are love with each other, the movie is not "about" Chinese people or "about" lesbians. The story concerns how two interesting people deal with cultural taboos, with their places in the culture and in their families, and with the demands of their respective careers (surgeon and ballerina). But, even with this serious backdrop, the story is told with humor; there are more laughs and smiles than tears. When you see the movie, note how beautifully the romance between these protagonists develops.

It's likely that this movie will have limited distribution, at least at the the beginning. Look for it. You will be glad you did.