| A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations. | |
| Release Date: | Sep 12, 2004 |
|---|---|
| Director: | Alice Wu |
| Writer: | Alice Wu |
| Genres: | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Keywords | homophobia, coming out, chinese woman, lesbian relationship, cultural difference, dating, lgbt, chinese american, cultural conflict, woman director, intersectionality, mother daughter relationship, lesbian, girls' love (gl) |
| Production Companies | Overbrook Entertainment, GreeneStreet Films, Forensic Films |
| Box Office |
Revenue: $1,230,000
Budget: $2,500,000 |
| Updates |
Updated: Aug 26, 2025 Entered: Apr 13, 2024 |
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Joan Chen | Ma |
| Michelle Krusiec | Wil |
| Lynn Chen | Vivian |
| Jin Wang | Grandpa |
| Guang Lan Koh | Grandma |
| Ato Essandoh | Jay |
| Nathanel Geng | Mr. Cho |
| Mao Zhao | Old Yu |
| Brian Yang | Little Yu |
| Louyong Wong | Dr. Shing |
| Qian Luo | Mrs. Shing |
| Jessica Hecht | Hospital Co-Worker |
| Connie Hsia | Mrs. Chen |
| Clare Sum | Mrs. Wong |
| Ruth Zhang | Mrs. Yao |
| Jackson Ning | Mr. Chen |
| Paul Sum | Mr. Wong |
| Jamie Guan | Mr. Yao |
| David Shih | Norman |
| Richard Chang | Stephen |
| Hoon Lee | Raymond Wong |
| Xiaofeng Zang | Mr. Fu |
| Yu Lu | Stoic Date |
| Fang Yulin | Wart Date |
| Pamela Payton-Wright | Dr. Morgan |
| Saidah Arrika Ekulona | Nurse #1 |
| Twinkle Burke | Hospital Receptionist |
| Tina Johnson | Nurse #2 |
| Phillip Meng | Mambo Date |
| Chloe Tsang | 8 Year Old Chinese Girl |
| Rosa Luo | Cho Sister #1 |
| Christy Qin | Nurse at Clinic |
| Nan Meng | Mother at Clinic |
| Brittany Perrineau | Dara (uncredited) |
| Danny Lee | Park Guitar Player (uncredited) |
| Name | Job |
|---|---|
| Mariela Comitini | Second Assistant Director |
| Tracy McKnight | Music Supervisor |
| George Bianchini | Steadicam Operator |
| Mariana Hellmund | Script Supervisor |
| Harlan Bosmajian | Director of Photography |
| Sabine Hoffman | Editor |
| Manny Siverio | Stunt Coordinator |
| Alice Wu | Writer, Director |
| Noah Timan | Production Sound Mixer |
| Anton Sanko | Original Music Composer |
| Daniel Ouellette | Production Design |
| JoJo Whilden | Still Photographer |
| Branka Mrkic | Dialogue Editor |
| Dionne Pitsikoulis | Key Makeup Artist |
| Lauren Guilmartin | Second Second Assistant Director |
| Roni Armstrong | Craft Service |
| Susan Graef | Editor |
| Mylene Santos | Set Decoration |
| Bill Trautvetter | Camera Operator |
| Jill Newell | Costume Design |
| Dominick Tavella | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Angela Gallagher | Key Makeup Artist |
| Jeni Zaharian | Assistant Makeup Artist |
| Carrie Fix | First Assistant Director |
| Scott Mundy | Driver |
| Bergen Swanson | Line Producer |
| Joseph Whitmeyer | Hairstylist |
| Heather Daniels | Additional Second Assistant Director |
| Steve Borne | Sound |
| Jaclyn Brodsky | Casting Director |
| Robert Sciretta | Gaffer |
| Deborah Ross | Title Designer |
| Isaac Gabaeff | Set Dresser |
| Wayne Kimball | Set Dresser |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Teddy Zee | Producer |
| Scott Macaulay | Executive Producer |
| James Lassiter | Producer |
| John Penotti | Executive Producer |
| Will Smith | Producer |
| Robin O'Hara | Executive Producer |
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Popularity History
| Year | Month | Avg | Max | Min |
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| 2024 | 4 | 17 | 29 | 10 |
| 2024 | 5 | 18 | 25 | 12 |
| 2024 | 6 | 22 | 54 | 13 |
| 2024 | 7 | 19 | 29 | 10 |
| 2024 | 8 | 15 | 31 | 9 |
| 2024 | 9 | 14 | 20 | 8 |
| 2024 | 10 | 13 | 26 | 8 |
| 2024 | 11 | 12 | 22 | 7 |
| 2024 | 12 | 13 | 29 | 9 |
| 2025 | 1 | 14 | 30 | 8 |
| 2025 | 2 | 9 | 14 | 3 |
| 2025 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 1 |
| 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 |
Trending Position
| Year | Month | High | Avg |
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| 2025 | 9 | 995 | 995 |
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| 2025 | 8 | 313 | 681 |