Saving Face: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

Saving Face from The Criterion Collection is Alice Wu’s feature debut, presented as a Blu-ray special edition. The romantic comedy follows a young surgical resident and her dancer girlfriend as family and cultural tensions reshape their lives. The listing describes a director-approved high-definition master and includes commentary, interviews, deleted scenes and other extras.

At a glance

Director-approved high-definition digital master, according to the listing.
Includes director Alice Wu’s audio commentary, interviews, deleted scenes and a Sundance Film Festival program.
The story combines a romance with a mother-daughter relationship and Chinese American cultural themes.

Price

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Reference price: ~~$39.95~~

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Pros and cons

Pros

A substantial set of listed extras offers context from director Alice Wu and actor Joan Chen.
The listed 5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio track and English SDH subtitles give home viewers audio and accessibility options.

Technical specifications

13 specifications

Disc and film
Format	Blu-ray
Genre	Romance, Comedy, Drama
Runtime	1 hour and 37 minutes
Aspect ratio	1.85:1
Rating	Unrated (Not Rated)
Language listed	Japanese
Release date	August 26, 2025

Edition features
Audio	5.1 surround DTS-HD Master Audio soundtrack
Subtitles	English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
Essay	An essay by critic Phoebe Chen

Credits
Contributors	Alice Wu, Joan Chen
Studio	The Criterion Collection

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions listed	9.95 x 5.35 x 0.6 inches; 3.2 ounces

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing gives Japanese as the language, while the special-edition details specify English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing. Confirm the disc’s audio and subtitle options if language is important to your purchase.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Viewers seeking a queer romantic comedy with family and cultural themes.
Criterion Collection viewers interested in director commentary, interviews and film-related extras.
Blu-ray collectors who value English SDH subtitles.

Less suited to

Buyers seeking a 4K UHD edition rather than Blu-ray.
Viewers who require confirmed English-language audio, since the listing identifies Japanese as the language.

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Frequently asked questions

What format is this edition?

The listing identifies it as a Blu-ray, not a 4K UHD edition.

What extras are listed?

The edition details include Alice Wu’s audio commentary, interviews with Wu and Joan Chen, deleted scenes, a behind-the-scenes featurette, a Sundance program, a trailer and an essay by Phoebe Chen.

What language and subtitles are specified?

The product details list Japanese as the language. The special-edition description specifies English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, so confirm the language options if they are decisive.