Message from nmacanish

[Anonymous]

Daughter Wil is having issues with her traditional chinese family. For one she's 28 and still single, and for another she's a closeted lesbian. This makes for a very complicated situation in this film from Alice Wu titled Saving Face. It showcases many of the issues experienced by American children of native born chinese. The roles of each of the family members are very pronounced with the grandfather at the pinnacle of each families social pyramid. Each level must show respect and follow the wishes of their elders.

I think you could possibly show this to high school if you want to discuss the pros and cons of tradition. Middle school definitely not. There are some racy sex scenes that most students couldn't handle. Actually, you might want to save it for college. Then you could really analyze some of the societal issues presented here in a mature fashion. High school boys and a lesbian love scene don't really mix. The movie was well written and the characters are lovable. Even if you can't watch it at school, try it at home!