Question 1

What classical Greek story is referenced in the film's opening monologue?

Accepted Answer

The opening monologue tells the story by Aristophanes in Plato's Symposium about how humans were once whole and the gods split them apart, exploring the nature of love.

Question 2

Whose photo appears as Ellie's deceased mother in the film?

Accepted Answer

The photo shown as Ellie's deceased mother is actually a picture of actress Joan Chen, who starred in director Alice Wu's first film Saving Face.

Question 3

What does Aster's text handle reference about her background?

Accepted Answer

Aster's text handle is Diega Rivero, a play on Mexican artist Diego Rivera's name, alluding to Aster's Mexican heritage.

Question 4

How did Leah Lewis prepare for her Mandarin lines as Ellie?

Accepted Answer

Director Alice Wu recorded the eight Mandarin lines for Leah Lewis so she could practice memorizing them, as Lewis doesn't actually speak Mandarin.

Question 5

Which festival premiered The Half of It?

Accepted Answer

The film premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2020.

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