Perhaps it is because I don't live in a metropolitan city (although Orange County has it's fair share of good independent theaters) that I have not been saturated by 3 Asian American films this year focusing on lesbianism (see below review). I rather enjoyed Saving Face for it's unconventional roles, it's idealism, and great acting. I have become tired, and bored of most Asian Americans movies--most of which are either martial arts movies with people flying through the air on sticks and bouncing on trees, or the trials and tribulations of cultural differences and intolerance amongst families and issues based on generational gaps. Although the latter is important, it was refreshing to see a movie in which the focal point of the movie was not that the characters were Asian facing typical Asian issues, but were facing intolerance in general--be it coming out of the closet, having an illegitimate child, or loving someone much younger or older than you. Although the movie is very idealistic, I think Alice Wu-the director/writer is suggesting that we can only fight intolerance with acceptance and honesty. Perhaps this movie can open discussion amongst older and younger generations alike.
Review of Saving Face
