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.
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- Director
- Ann Shin
- Original Title
- Western Eyes
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Release Date
- 01/01/2000
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- ONF | NFB
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ann Shin
Stan Barua
Nick Hector
Gerry Flahive
Department Leadership Roster
Ann Shin
Director
Stan Barua
Director of Photography
Nick Hector
Editor
Gerry Flahive
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Western Eyes
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What is Western Eyes about?
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.
Who directed Western Eyes?
Western Eyes was directed by Ann Shin.
Who stars in Western Eyes?
The principal cast of Western Eyes includes Maria Reba Estante, Sharon Kim.
When was Western Eyes released and how long is it?
Western Eyes was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 39m.