CinemaOSMovie · 2000 · 0h 39m

Western Eyes

100%(1)IMDbDocumentary

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.

Directed byAnn Shin

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 39m
Language
EN
Released
January 1, 2000
Studios
ONF | NFB

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Cast & crew

2 credited
Starring

Maria Reba Estante

Self

Sharon Kim

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Ann Shin
Ann Shin
Produced by
Gerry Flahive

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