“Face” is a drama film from 2002. It tells the tale of a Chinese-American teenager, Genie, who falls for a charming African-American DJ, but their romance is forbidden by her grandmother. This causes Genie to choose between her family and love. The film showcases performances from actors like Bai Ling, Kieu Chinh, and Kristy Wu, and is directed by Bertha Bay-Sa Pan. This article provides a behind-the-scenes look at where the movie was filmed and other fun facts.
Where it Filmed?
“Face” was filmed in New York City, New York, USA. The specific filming dates for the movie are not provided, but it was released in 2002.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Bai Ling | Kim |
| Kieu Chinh | Mrs. Liu |
| Kristy Wu | Genie |
| Ken Leung | Willie |
| Will Yun Lee | Daniel |
| Tina Chen | Mrs. Chang |
| Melissa Martinez | Sue |
| Deedee Magno | Kelly |
| Tina Factor | Asian Woman |
| Diane Cheng | Mrs. Mar |
| Christy Qin | Jenny |
| Ruth Zhang | Mrs. Huang |
| Jim Chu | Steve |
| Ben Wang | Mr. Leung |
| Susan Bigelow | Hospital Nurse |
| Paul J.Q. Lee | Husband #2 |
| Dena Atlantic | Clinic Nurse |
| Geronimo Frias | Hunky Bartender (uncredited) |
| Dan’l Linehan | (uncredited) |
| Moet Meira | Girl at Club (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Zoe Saldana was originally cast for the role of “Sue”, but had to drop out when she was cast in the Britney Spears-starring movie, “Crossroads” (2002).
- The film won 3 awards and received 2 nominations.
- It was distributed by various companies like Indican Pictures in the United States, Starz for TV broadcast, and iFlix in Malaysia.
- “Face” is known as “Na przekór” in Poland and “A kötelesség ára” in Hungary.
- The movie was produced by various companies including; Beech Hill Films, Centre Street, Saving Face Films, and Slew Pictures.
- Its official runtime is 89 minutes.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
