29 vs Saving Face
29 has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.3/10 for Saving Face). Saving Face is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 2h 29m. Saving Face is the older of the two (2004 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
29
Saving Face| 29 | Saving Face | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2004 |
| Length | 2h 29m | 1h 37m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rathna Kumar | Alice Wu |
| Main cast | Leona Lishoy, Vidhu, Preethi Asrani, Mahendran, Prem | Jessica Hecht, Joan Chen, Ato Essandoh, Michelle Krusiec, Lynn Chen |
Synopsis
29
A quirky 29-year-old named Sathya embarks on an unexpected journey of laughter, unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. Through hilarious misadventures and chance encounters, he slowly sees life's bigger picture - its surprises, joys, and second chances.
Saving Face
A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.