Apr 23—24, 2026
Saving Face
Alice Wu, Director
In Partnership with: 
Co-Presented by: 
A queer romantic comedy set in vibrant, multicultural New York City, Alice Wu’s irresistible feature debut breathed fresh life into the genre by combining snappy dialogue and a swooning love story with a poignant narrative about a mother and daughter coming to terms with each other. Just as Wil (Michelle Krusiec), a harried young surgical resident, begins a promising romance with the flirtatious dancer Vivian (Lynn Chen), her life is turned upside down when her more traditional Chinese mother (Joan Chen)—unwed and unexpectedly pregnant—moves in with her, forcing both women to confront the generational and cultural barriers that have long troubled their relationship. Both embracing and cleverly subverting rom-com conventions, Wu delivers a bighearted ode to the Chinese American diaspora, and the liberating joy of living one’s truth.
This special presentation features a Q&A with director Alice Wu following the April 23 screening, and an introduction by Alice Wu at the April 24 screening.
Info
Venue
Bright Family Screening Room
559 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111
Dates
Apr 23, 2026 - Apr 24, 2026
Q&A
This special presentation features a Q&A with director Alice Wu following the April 23 screening, and an introduction by Alice Wu at the April 24 screening.
Details
1 hour 37 mins
FREE EVENT
PLEASE NOTE: This is a free event. Guests will be seated on a first-come, first-served basis upon arrival. Reserving your tickets does not necessarily guarantee admission, but we rarely turn anyone away from our free events. Please plan to arrive early—ideally 20 to 30 minutes before showtime—to ensure entry.
At this time, the film Saving Face on Apr 23, 2026, may appear as SOLD OUT. However, we recommend that you continue checking back as tickets may be in flux and seating may become available at a later time. Please note that for all sold out performances, our Box Office will begin a waitlist at the Paramount Theatre starting 1 hour prior to curtain. You must be physically present at the Box Office to be added to the waitlist and when your name is called to purchase tickets.
Tickets
Harlan Bosmajian, Cinematographer; Associate Professor, School of Film, Television, & Media Arts, Emerson College
