Saving Face

In this romantic comedy-drama, a young Chinese-American surgeon named Wil struggles to balance her career, her love life, and her relationship with her traditional mother. The film explores themes of cultural identity and family expectations as Wil navigates her feelings for a dancer named Vivian. Joan Chen stars as Wil’s mother, adding depth to the family dynamic. Directed by Alice Wu, this film is notable for its authentic portrayal of the Asian-American experience. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.