Yes, We're Open

Yes, We're Open
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Richard Wong
Produced by	Theresa Navarro; Duane Anderson
Screenplay by	H.P. Mendoza
Starring	Lynn Chen; Parry Shen; Sheetal Sheth; Kerry McCrohan;
Music by	H.P. Mendoza
Cinematography	Richard Wong
Edited by	Richard Wong
Production; company	Greenrocksolid
Distributed by	Cherry Sky Films
Release date	March 11, 2012 (San Francisco International; Asian American Film Festival); October 12, 2012 (United States);
Running time	80 minutes
Country	United States
Language	English

Yes, We're Open is a 2012 American independent film directed by Richard Wong 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

Lynn Chen as Silvia
Parry Shen as Luke
Sheetal Sheth as Elena
Kerry McCrohan as Ronald
Theresa Navarro as Cassie
Tasi Alabastro as Scott
H.P. Mendoza as Brent

Awards and nominations

Centerpiece - San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival
Best Screenplay - Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival

Reception

Dennis Harvey 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 Ben Sachs of The Chicago Reader gave the film a mixed review saying "the acting can be downright amateurish".[2]

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References

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

External links

Yes, We're Open on IMDb

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[1] Harvey, Dennis (March 21, 2012). "Yes, We're Open". Variety.

[2] Sachs, Ben (April 4, 2012). "Yes, We're Open". The Chicago Reader.