Movie

Saving Face

“A romantic comedy about right, wrong and everything in between.”

★ 7.3(265)20041h 37m

Saving Face is streaming on Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alice Wu
Release date: 2004-09-12
Runtime: 1h 37m
Language: English
Box office: $1,230,000
Budget: $2,500,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Overbrook Entertainment

Saving Face — trailer

About Saving Face

Saving Face is a 2004 movie in the Comedy, Romance and Drama genres, directed by Alice Wu, starring Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec and Lynn Chen. It has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 265 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Saving Face in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Joan Chen

Michelle Krusiec

Wil

Lynn Chen

Vivian

Jin Wang

Grandpa

Guang Lan Koh

Grandma

Ato Essandoh

Jay

Nathanel Geng

Mr. Cho

Mao Zhao

Old Yu

Brian Yang

Little Yu

Louyong Wong

Dr. Shing

Qian Luo

Mrs. Shing

Jessica Hecht

Hospital Co-Worker

Themes & keywords

coming outhomophobiachinese womanlesbian relationshipcultural differencedatinglgbtchinese americancultural conflictwoman directorintersectionalitymother daughter relationshiplesbiangirls' love (gl)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Saving Face in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Saving Face on Crave. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.

Is Saving Face on Netflix?+

Saving Face is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Crave.

How long is Saving Face?+

Saving Face has a runtime of 1 hour 37 minutes (97 minutes).

Who stars in Saving Face?+

Saving Face stars Joan Chen, Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen, Jin Wang and Guang Lan Koh.

When did Saving Face come out?+

Saving Face is a 2004 movie directed by Alice Wu.

What genre is Saving Face?+

Saving Face is Comedy, Romance and Drama film.

Who directed Saving Face?+

Saving Face was directed by Alice Wu.