Two Lies
Mar 27, 1990 · 25m
Director
Pamela TomOverview
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.
Cast of Two Lies
Crew of Two Lies
About Two Lies
What is Two Lies about?
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…
When was Two Lies released?
Two Lies was released on March 27, 1990.
How long is Two Lies?
Two Lies runs 25 minutes.
Who directed Two Lies?
Two Lies was directed by Pamela Tom.
Who is in the cast of Two Lies?
The cast of Two Lies includes Dian Kobayashi (Doris), Sala Iwamatsu (Mei), Marie Nakano (Esther), Joe Marinelli (Nick) and William Merzenich (Pueblo Tour Guide).