Two Lies

Story

Synopsis

Doris Chu, a recently divorced Chinese American woman, has plastic surgery to make her eyes rounder. From her teenage daughter Mei's perspective, her mother's two eyes equal two lies. When the family journeys to a desert resort during Doris' recuperation, a series of revelations and bitter confrontations erupt. This beautiful black and white drama is a poignant study of generational conflict and the struggle for identity in a world of hybrid cultures.

Director

Pamela Tom

Writers

Pamela Tom

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

27 March 1990

Ensemble

Cast

• Dian Kobayashi

  Doris

• Sala Iwamatsu

  Mei

• Marie Nakano

  Esther

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  Joe Marinelli

  Nick

• William Merzenich

  Pueblo Tour Guide

• Bob McCarthy

  Martin

• Melba Yale

  Accordion Teacher

• Walter Loosli, Jr.

  Teenage Boy at Pool

• Carolyn Stanek

  Little Girl in Pool

• Walter Loosli, Sr.

  Man With Beach Ball