Kim (played by Bai Ling) is a protagonist in Face.
A timid and conflicted 1970s Chinese-American woman who marries into a wealthy family after a one-night stand, leaves her newborn daughter Genie in her mother's care to seek independence in Hong Kong, and returns decades later to confront her family's past. Genie (played by Kristy Wu) appears in Face.
A bright and independent young woman in the 1990s who navigates between her grandmother's traditional Queens community and New York City's hip hop scene, whose romance forces her family to resolve past betrayals. Michael (played by Treach) appears in Face.
An African American DJ at a local club whom Genie falls in love with, serving as a catalyst for the three women to confront their shared history and reconcile.
Face (2002) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Kim
(played by Bai Ling) — protagonist
A timid and conflicted 1970s Chinese-American woman who marries into a wealthy family after a one-night stand, leaves her newborn daughter Genie in her mother's care to seek independence in Hong Kong,...
Genie
(played by Kristy Wu) — supporting
A bright and independent young woman in the 1990s who navigates between her grandmother's traditional Queens community and New York City's hip hop scene, whose romance forces her family to resolve pas...
Michael
(played by Treach) — supporting
An African American DJ at a local club whom Genie falls in love with, serving as a catalyst for the three women to confront their shared history and reconcile.
Key Relationships
Kim → Michael
(Social Future Family Connection)
Genie → Michael
(Romantic Partner)
Kim → Genie
(Family Mother)
Story Analysis
A multi-generational drama exploring cultural identity, maternal sacrifice, and familial reconciliation across two decades.
