Sight
Sight Movie Details:
Country | United States |
Languages | English Mandarin |
Genre | Biography, Historical, drama |
Release Date | May 24, 2024 |
Running Time | 1hr 43min |
Age rating | PG-13 |
Cast | Terry Chen Greg Kinnear Danni Wang Raymond Ma Bennet Wang |
Directed by | Andrew Hyatt |
Written by | Andrew Hyatt John Duigan Buzz McLaughlin |
Produced by | Darren Moorman David Fischer Vicki Sotheran |
Cinematography by | Michael Balfry |
Edited by | Dan O’Brien |
Music by | Sean Philip Johnson |
Production Companies | Open River Entertainment Reserve Entertainment |
Distributor | Angel Studios |
Sight Movie Cast & Characters:
- Terry Chen as Ming Wang
- Ben Wang as Young Ming
- Jayden Zhang as Young Ming (8 Years Old)
- Ben Wang as Young Ming
- Greg Kinnear as Misha Bartnovsky
- Fionnula Flanagan as Sister Marie
- Wai Ching Ho as Alian
- Danni Wang as Anle
- Raymond Ma as Zhensheng
- Bennet Wang
- Ryan Cowie as George Naughton
Storyline:
Based on the true story of Dr. Ming Wang, a poor Chinese immigrant who defies all odds to become a world-renowned eye surgeon in the United States. Set in 1970s rural China, a young Ming faces persecution and despair at every turn; but with the support of his dedicated family and his own unwavering determination, he finds his way to America, attends Harvard and MIT, and helps develop an innovative technology that restores sight in millions. Taking on the seemingly impossible challenge of helping a blind orphan, the resilient Dr. Wang must reconcile with his own traumatic past and face the harsh reality that the strength of his own will can only go so far.
About Sight Movie:
Sight is an American biographical historical drama film directed by Andrew Hyatt, who co-wrote it with John Duigan and Buzz McLaughlin. The film stars Greg Kinnear, Terry Chen, Danni Wang, Raymond Ma, and Bennet Wang.
The film is based on Ming Wang’s autobiography From Darkness to Sight.
Filming began in Vancouver in April 2021 and wrapped after a six-week shoot in October 2021.
In April 2023, Briarcliff Entertainment acquired distribution rights to the film.
Sight was released on May 24, 2024, by Angel Studios.