Loading ...“Saving face” by Alice Wu, with Michelle Krusiec, Joan Chen and Lynn Chen
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Put simply, this film made me fall in love with Lynn Chen.
Put less simply, this film is a great exploration of the differences we encounter based on cultures and cities, younger and older generations, family and friends, and they have packed all this in a great love story. It is funny, especially the mother-daughter interaction, and it is sweet. |
It’s a film that will lift your mood and put a smile on your face. It’s unpretentious and because it is unpretentious, it actually achieves quite a lot in terms of empowering the viewer. Have you ever been worried about coming out to your family or colleagues? Well, watch this and I promise you’ll be that little step closer to doing it.
As for the cast, I have my favourite (Lynn Chen - did I mention her already?!) but objectively, I have to say they are all good. Wil (Michelle Krusiec) delivers many funny lines and Michelle’s timing is perfect. Vivian (Lynn) is more confident in her sexuality and you’d believe Lynn is gay (I’ve checked - alas she’s not). As for Ma (Joan Chen), she is both scared and strong, and Joan makes a great job of conveying this.
Recommended watching.
Links:
Michelle Krusiec, official website
Lynn Chen, official website
Joan Chen talks about “saving face”
Lynn Chen’s band, YPOK2 MySpace page - my favourite song is “nerd potion”
Tags: lesbian/bi women, strong women