Yes, We're Open

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Yes, We're Open
Yes We're Open Poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Screenplay byH.P. Mendoza
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography
Edited by
Music byH.P. Mendoza
Production
company
Greenrocksolid
Distributed by
Release dates
  • March 11, 2012 (2012-03-11) (San Francisco International
    Asian American Film Festival)
  • October 12, 2012 (2012-10-12) (United States)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Yes, We're Open is a 2012 American independent film directed by and written by H.P. Mendoza, the first collaboration between Wong and Mendoza since their 2006 debut film, Colma: The Musical. The film premiered March 11, 2012 at the San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival. After a year of touring the film festival circuit and winning Best Screenplay at the Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival, Yes, We're Open was released on home video on October 12, 2012.

Plot[]

Luke and Sylvia think of themselves as the embodiment of a "modern" couple – always in the know, open to new experiences, and proud to be San Franciscans. Enter Elena and Ronald – a provocative polyamorous couple that not only challenge Luke and Sylvia's status amongst their friends, but also force them to examine their commitment to each other. With temptation right around the corner, Luke and Sylvia must figure out where they really stand on love, sex, and honesty.

Cast[]

Awards and nominations[]

Reception[]

of Variety gave the film a favorable review, calling it a "satirical dart aimed at the conflict between trendy mores vs. personal limits",[1] while of The Chicago Reader gave the film a mixed review saying "the acting can be downright amateurish".[2]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Harvey, Dennis (March 21, 2012). "Yes, We're Open". Variety.
  2. ^ Sachs, Ben (April 4, 2012). "Yes, We're Open". The Chicago Reader.

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