Sight
The present is made possible by the past.
2023 • 103 min • Drama · History
Synopsis
Ming Wang is an impoverished Chinese prodigy who flees Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. When tasked with restoring the sight of an orphan in India, who was blinded by her stepmother, Wang must confront the trauma of living through the violent uprising in his youth, the Cultural Revolution.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 64 Audience · 43 · 100%
Based on a true story, this drama follows Dr. Ming Wang, an impoverished Chinese prodigy who escapes Communist China to become a pioneering eye surgeon in America. He confronts past traumas from the Cultural Revolution while attempting to restore the sight of an orphan blinded by her stepmother.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 1/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 0/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Flashbacks to traumatic childhood events
- Depictions of political upheaval
- Reference to acid burning injury
- Emotional intensity
What it models well
- Perseverance and determination
- Compassion and healing
- Overcoming trauma
- Pursuit of knowledge
Talk about it after
- Impact of historical events like the Cultural Revolution
- Challenges faced by immigrants
- Importance of forgiveness and healing
- The power of education
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Top billed cast
Director: Andrew Hyatt • Crew: John Duigan, Buzz McLaughlin, Andrew Hyatt
Trailers & clips
UK Trailer
'Sight' with filmmakers | Academy Conversations
Official Trailer 2
Official Trailer
Official Teaser
Official First Look
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.4/10 (43)
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Box office
- $7
- IMDb
- tt12873300
- Official site
- www.angel.com
