An Asian lesbian couple and a mixed race gay teen living in the same Vancouver apartment building struggle with their cultural identities, and how to balance their family needs and relations... Read allAn Asian lesbian couple and a mixed race gay teen living in the same Vancouver apartment building struggle with their cultural identities, and how to balance their family needs and relations, just after same sex marriage is legalized in Canada.An Asian lesbian couple and a mixed race gay teen living in the same Vancouver apartment building struggle with their cultural identities, and how to balance their family needs and relations, just after same sex marriage is legalized in Canada.
Satsuko Klippenstein
- Mrs. Nakano
- (as Setsuko Klippenstein)
Cynthia Potvin
- Maureen
- (as Cynthia Polvin)
Adrian Fehr
- TV Host
- (voice)
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I personally enjoyed this show.I liked the chemistry between Janet and Cara. Janet (Natalie Sky )was my most favorite character,I enjoyed her acting.I have seen her in other shows and seems to have a promising career ahead of her. None of the characters rubbed me the wrong way.They came across as friendly and believable.My opinion of the show is that it's very original and important for all to see no matter what anyone's sexual preference is.This is a positive show for the younger audience who are struggling with their sexuality, and also the older audience(their families )that don't know how to deal or understand what their loved one is going through.Both can benefit from watching Floored By Love.It was smart that the cast was racially diverse.It shows us all that these problems affect everyone.I believe the show was done in a tasteful manner without being too dark or inappropriate. Slightly campy ,yet sweet and lighthearted.Truly worth watching again.
I will say that at least the movie makes sense, but it's bad. The acting for the most part is not good (I think only Sky showed any promise) and you feel awkward watching it. All of the scenes that should be meaningful are really shallow, like when Ng comes out to her parents. There are a lot of corny details, like the kanji tattoo on the Sky's shoulder, the magnets on the girls' refrigerator and the god awful decor at the sets...and the music...and clothes..and everything. Real life has never been like this movie. The boy says at one point "I'm gay, not corny." And not aware. Even the commentary is awful, I turned it off after Ng talks about how she was weirded out playing a lesbian.
I saw this film on T.V. initially and enjoyed it so much I decided to purchase the DVD. I must say I was astonished to find out while watching the special features that the actor that portrayed Kara was actually heterosexual. Her performance of a lesbian women was that convincing.
Along with the convincing acting I found the plot and story line was extremely well thought out and moved along at a pleasant pace. I must say whether you are gay or straight the scene with Janet and Mrs.Nakano is sure to make you well up with tears of joy. I am quickly becoming a Natalie Sky fan as this is the second film I have seen with her in it.
I applaud the director for making such a moving and powerful film. I hope people from all around the world who are struggling with their sexuality see this film and have an easier transition when revealing their true selves to their families.
Along with the convincing acting I found the plot and story line was extremely well thought out and moved along at a pleasant pace. I must say whether you are gay or straight the scene with Janet and Mrs.Nakano is sure to make you well up with tears of joy. I am quickly becoming a Natalie Sky fan as this is the second film I have seen with her in it.
I applaud the director for making such a moving and powerful film. I hope people from all around the world who are struggling with their sexuality see this film and have an easier transition when revealing their true selves to their families.
I saw this film while visiting LA at "outfest" and loved it! Especially the actress who played Janet(Sky) and the actor that played Norman (Robinson). Their acting made the film so watchable and moving... The story line was sweet and I felt drawn in throughout the entire film... this film reminds us that love will always prevail no matter what the situation and it reminds us to appreciate those around us that DO love and support us. I was impressed that the cast was so multi-cultural and diverse..which made it so much more interesting to watch. I have seen a few of Desiree Lim's other films in the past and have always been impressed and can't wait to see more of her work!
Saw it at the Philadelphia Gay and Lesbian Film Fest.
What can I say? Against my better judgment, I liked it, but it seemed to me that that acting was a little...weak (mostly I noticed this from the family of the teen boy). I mean, the script wasn't stellar to begin with, but the actors didn't make me believe the relationships.
The plot is also predictable.
Nonethelss, I liked it. The characters are likable, and the plot is not challenging or upsetting. It's sweet, the characters care about each other, and I don't count it as fifty minutes ill-spent.
But I don't recommend it.
What can I say? Against my better judgment, I liked it, but it seemed to me that that acting was a little...weak (mostly I noticed this from the family of the teen boy). I mean, the script wasn't stellar to begin with, but the actors didn't make me believe the relationships.
The plot is also predictable.
Nonethelss, I liked it. The characters are likable, and the plot is not challenging or upsetting. It's sweet, the characters care about each other, and I don't count it as fifty minutes ill-spent.
But I don't recommend it.
Did you know
- TriviaIndividual provinces in Canada began legalizing same sex marriage in Canada in 2003, and the Canadian federal government took steps in 2005 to legalize same sex marriage throughout the country, in line with the approximate dates in this movie.
- SoundtracksRunning Away
Written and Performed by Kevin Hamilton
©2004
Details
- Runtime
- 50m
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.33 : 1
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