Barrier Device

2002 American film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

"Barrier Device" is a 2002 short film written and directed by Grace Lee. It stars Sandra Oh as a sex researcher and Suzy Nakamura as a subject. It won four awards, including the silver medal at the 29th Student Academy Awards.

Directed byGrace Lee
Written byGrace Lee
Produced by
  • Caroline Libresco
  • Rosie Wong
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Barrier Device
Directed byGrace Lee
Written byGrace Lee
Produced by
  • Caroline Libresco
  • Rosie Wong
Starring
CinematographyPatricia Lee
Edited byGrace Lee
Music by
  • Billy Cote
  • Mary Lorson
Release date
Running time
26 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
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Plot

Researcher Audrey conducts a study on female condoms. In the course of her work, she discovers that Serena, one of her subjects, is romantically involved with her ex-fiancé. Torn between professional integrity and curiosity, Audrey attempts to learn more about Serena's life without compromising her work.

Cast

  • Sandra Oh as Audrey
  • Suzy Nakamura as Serena
  • Melinda Peterson as Dr. Campbell
  • Jonathan Liebhold as Dwight
  • Brian Kim as Brian

Production

Barrier Device was Grace Lee's master's thesis at UCLA. Lee directly asked Oh to appear in her film.[2]

Release

Barrier Device premiered at the 2002 CAAMFest.[1]

Reception

Awards

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YearOrganizationAwardRecipientResultRef
2002Student Academy AwardsSilver medalGrace LeeWon[3]
2002Urbanworld Film FestivalGrand Jury PrizeGrace LeeWon[4]
2002Palm Springs International Film FestivalBest Short over 15 MinutesGrace LeeWon[5]
2002Directors Guild of AmericaBest Asian American FilmGrace LeeWon[6]
2002 San Diego Asian Film Festival Best Narrative Short Barrier Device Won [7]
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