🎬 Documentary

Western Eyes

⭐ 10.0/10 2000 39m Dir. Ann Shin

About this movie

Two Canadian women of Asian descent are contemplating eyelid surgery. Maria and Sharon, of Philippino and Korean heritage respectively, believe their looks–specifically their eyes–get in the way of how people see them. Layering their stories with pop culture references to beauty icons and supermodels, filmmaker Ann Shin looks at the pain that lies deep behind the desire for plastic surgery.

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Year

2000

Runtime

39m

TMDB Rating

⭐ 10.0/10

Votes

1

Genre

Documentary

Director

Ann Shin

Language

EN

Cast

Maria Reba Estante

🎭 Documentary 🎬 Ann Shin 👤 Maria Reba Estante 👤 Sharon Kim

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Questions about Western Eyes

How long is Western Eyes?

Western Eyes has a runtime of 39m ( and 39 minutes).

Who directed Western Eyes?

Western Eyes was directed by Ann Shin and released in 2000.

What genre is Western Eyes?

Western Eyes is a Documentary film (2000).

Who stars in Western Eyes?

The cast of Western Eyes includes Maria Reba Estante, Sharon Kim.

What is the TMDB rating for Western Eyes?

Western Eyes has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.

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