A whip-smart romantic comedy blending queer love, cultural clashes, and mother-daughter
drama—all with a wink. Wil, a closeted Chinese-American surgeon, juggles her secret
romance with a fiery dancer and the sudden return of her very pregnant, very traditional
mother. Secrets, weddings, and dumplings fly in this joyful, heartfelt story about
finding the courage to live your truth—even if your grandma disapproves. Released
in 2004, Saving Face was one of the first mainstream films to center an Asian-American
lesbian love story, breaking new ground at a time when authentic queer Asian representation
was almost nonexistent on screen.
Eventive. “Queer & Trans Film Festival 2025.” Accessed June 25, 2026. https://sqtff.eventive.org/films.
