The scene in the video shop with Joan Chen features a shot of the video for The Last Emperor (1987). Chen starred in that movie.
In 2001, this script won the CAPE (Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment) screenwriting award. It was inspired by Alice Wu's own experiences coming out as a gay woman. That win led to the script being produced.
The picture of Vivian as a child in Dr. Shing's office is actually a photograph of Joan Chen's daughter.
Director Cameo: The woman eating an apple on the bus is Alice Wu.
Ma is 48 years old. When she and Wil go to the clinic, Ma's number in the waiting room is also 48.