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The film's title refers to the cultural concept of "saving face"—maintaining one's social standing and reputation within the community—which both mother and daughter struggle with as they hide their true selves to avoid shame.
The story centers on (Michelle Krusiec), a successful surgeon in Manhattan who is a closeted lesbian. Her life becomes complicated when her widowed, 48-year-old mother, Hwei-lan (Joan Chen), unexpectedly turns up pregnant and is kicked out by her traditionalist father for refusing to name the father. As Wil navigates her mother’s secret, she also begins a secret romance with Vivian (Lynn Chen), a free-spirited dancer. saving+face+2004+english+subtitles+link
Recommend featuring LGBTQ+ or Asian-American themes. The film's title refers to the cultural concept
in August 2025, featuring a 4K digital restoration and optional English SDH subtitles. Film Overview Hwei-lan (Joan Chen)