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6.4 / 10(43 votes)IMDb20231h 43m$7 Worldwide GrossUnited States of America

Sight

“The present is made possible by the past.”

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.

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UK TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2024-08-29

Release History & Theatrical Window

World Premiere

Heartland International Film Festival

Festival / Special Debut

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedUnderperformed (0x ROI)

Production Budget

$6M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$7

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

0x

-$6M deficit

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $6MWorldwide: $7

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Andrew Hyatt
Screenplay & Story
Andrew Hyatt, John Duigan, Buzz McLaughlin
Original Score
Sean Philip Johnson
Original Title
Sight
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 43m
Production Budget
$6M
Worldwide Gross
$7
Production Studios
Open River Entertainment, Reserve Entertainment

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Andrew Hyatt

Screenplay & Story

Andrew Hyatt, John Duigan, Buzz McLaughlin

Original Score & Music

Sean Philip Johnson

Director of Photography

Michael Balfry

Film Editing

Dan O'Brien

Producers

David E. Fischer

Department Leadership Roster

Andrew Hyatt

Andrew Hyatt

Director

Andrew Hyatt

Andrew Hyatt

Writer

John Duigan

John Duigan

Writer

Buzz McLaughlin

Writer

Michael Balfry

Director of Photography

Dan O'Brien

Editor

Sean Philip Johnson

Original Music Composer

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sight

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Sight about?

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.

Who directed Sight?

Sight was directed by Andrew Hyatt.

Who stars in Sight?

The principal cast of Sight includes Terry Chen, Greg Kinnear, Fionnula Flanagan, Wai Ching Ho, Raymond Ma.

When was Sight released and how long is it?

Sight was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.

What was the box office and production budget of Sight?

Sight had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $7 at the worldwide box office (0 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).

Who composed the musical score for Sight?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Sight was composed by Sean Philip Johnson.