Question 1

What surprising connection appears in the video shop scene with Joan Chen?

Accepted Answer

The video shop scene features a shot of The Last Emperor (1987) video, and Joan Chen starred in that movie.

Question 2

How did the script for Saving Face get produced?

Accepted Answer

In 2001, the script won the CAPE screenwriting award, inspired by Alice Wu's own experiences coming out as a gay woman, which led to production.

Question 3

How did the film get its establishing helicopter shot?

Accepted Answer

Teddy Zee allowed Saving Face's camera crew to tag along on a helicopter shoot for Will Smith's Hitch, which was filming at the same time.

Question 4

What did Michelle Krusiec say about her mother's reaction to her playing a lesbian character?

Accepted Answer

Krusiec said her mom had no problem with her playing a lesbian, but if she actually were gay, her mom wouldn't handle it well due to cultural taboos.

Question 5

Which festivals has Saving Face been featured in?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Golden Horse Film Festival (2005), São Paulo International Film Festival (2005), Cleveland International Film Festival (2024), and Toronto International Film Festival (2004).

Question 6

What surprising connection appears in the video shop scene with Joan Chen?

Accepted Answer

The video shop scene features a shot of The Last Emperor (1987) video, and Joan Chen starred in that movie.

Question 7

How did the helicopter establishing shot for Saving Face get filmed?

Accepted Answer

Teddy Zee allowed Saving Face's camera crew to tag along on a helicopter shoot for Will Smith's Hitch, which was filming at the same time.

Question 8

What personal experience inspired Alice Wu's script for Saving Face?

Accepted Answer

The script was inspired by Alice Wu's own experiences coming out as a gay woman, and it won the 2001 CAPE screenwriting award, which led to production.

Question 9

Which major film festivals has Saving Face been part of?

Accepted Answer

Saving Face was featured at the Golden Horse Film Festival (2005), São Paulo International Film Festival (2005), Toronto International Film Festival (2004), and Cleveland International Film Festival (2024).

Question 10

What did Michelle Krusiec say about filming the nude love scene with Lynn Chen?

Accepted Answer

Michelle Krusiec said the nude scene took about 20 minutes to shoot but involved anxiety beforehand, with both actors keeping things calm while feeling nervous, and the on-screen movements were organic.

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