"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.
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 ==
Cast
• Sandra Oh as Audrey • Suzy Nakamura as Serena • Melinda Peterson as Dr. Campbell • Jonathan Liebhold as Dwight • Brian Kim as Brian == Production ==
Production
Barrier Device was Grace Lee's master's thesis at UCLA. Lee directly asked Oh to appear in her film. == Release ==
Release
Barrier Device premiered at the 2002 CAAMFest. == Reception ==