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Saving Face
Why this pick
Alice Wu’s earlier feature shares The Half of It’s tender queer perspective, Chinese American family texture, and gently humorous focus on people finding the courage to say what they mean.
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MOVIE2020 1h 44m USA
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01 / THE STORY
A little about the film.
When smart but cash-strapped teen Ellie Chu agrees to write a love letter for a jock, she doesn't expect to become his friend — or fall for his crush.
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME
The people who bring it to life.
Leah Lewis
Ellie Chu
Daniel Diemer
Paul Munsky
Alexxis Lemire
Aster Flores
Wolfgang Novogratz
Trig Carson
Collin Chou
Edwin Chiu
Becky Ann Baker
Mrs. Geselschap
Enrique Murciano
Deacon Flores
MacIntyre Dixon
Father Shanley