Saving Face –

Blu-ray Special Edition

Directed by Alice Wu

A queer romantic comedy set in vibrant, multicultural New York City, Alice Wu’s irresistible feature debut revitalizes the genre by fusing witty dialogue, heartfelt sentiment, and a moving exploration of the complexities between mothers and daughters. Just as Wil (Michelle Krusiec), an overworked young surgical resident, begins a budding romance with the charismatic dancer Vivian (Lynn Chen), her life is suddenly interrupted when her traditional Chinese mother (Joan Chen)—unmarried and unexpectedly pregnant—moves into her apartment. As the women navigate love, identity, and cultural expectations, they confront the generational rifts that have long defined their relationship. Both a celebration and a gentle subversion of romantic-comedy conventions, Saving Face stands as a warm, bighearted love letter to the Chinese American diaspora and the liberating joy of embracing one’s truth.

Key Features

• High-definition digital master approved by Alice Wu
• 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
• Audio commentary featuring Alice Wu
• New interviews with Wu and actor Joan Chen
• Deleted scenes with optional commentary by Wu
• Behind-the-scenes featurette
• Program featuring Wu and cast at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival
• Theatrical trailer
• English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
• Booklet featuring an essay by critic Phoebe Chen

Special Features