Two Lies

The story

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 & crew

Dian Kobayashi

Dian KobayashiDoris

Sala IwamatsuMei

Marie Nakano

Marie NakanoEsther

Joe MarinelliNick

William Merzenich

William MerzenichPueblo Tour Guide

Bob McCarthy

Bob McCarthyMartin

Melba Yale

Melba YaleAccordion Teacher

Walter Loosli, Jr.

Walter Loosli, Jr.Teenage Boy at Pool

Carolyn Stanek

Carolyn StanekLittle Girl in Pool

Walter Loosli, Sr.

Walter Loosli, Sr.Man With Beach Ball