Western Eyes

January. 01,2000      
Rating:
5.3
Trailer Synopsis Cast

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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Reviews

Jonah Abbott
2000/01/01

There's no way I can possibly love it entirely but I just think its ridiculously bad, but enjoyable at the same time.

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Allison Davies
2000/01/02

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

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Kaelan Mccaffrey
2000/01/03

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

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Guillelmina
2000/01/04

The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

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