Western Eyes(2000)
Western Eyes Synopsis
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.
Western Eyes (2000) is a documentary film directed by Ann Shin, released on January 1, 2000 with a runtime of 39m. It stars Maria Reba Estante and Sharon Kim. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ann Shin
- Producers:
- Gerry Flahive
- Cinematographer:
- Stan Barua
- Production:
- ONF | NFB
- Status:
- Released
Western Eyes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Ann Shin, produced by Gerry Flahive.
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Western Eyes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Western Eyes – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Western Eyes?
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The main cast of Western Eyes (2000) includes Maria Reba Estante and Sharon Kim. The film was directed by Ann Shin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Western Eyes released?
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Western Eyes was released on January 1, 2000 and runs for 39m.
Is Western Eyes worth watching?
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Western Eyes (2000) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.