The Sensation of Sight

The Sensation of Sight

The Sensation of Sight

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The Sensation of Sight

"When life becomes a second language..."

2006

2h 14m

7.0(2 votes)

Drama

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An English teacher sells encyclopedias while searching for the meaning of life.

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18 members

Acting

David Strathairn

Finn

David Strathairn

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Ian Somerhalder

Drifter

Ian Somerhalder

Acting

Daniel Gillies

Dylan

Daniel Gillies

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Jane Adams

Alice

Jane Adams

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Ann Cusack

Deanna

Ann Cusack

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Elisabeth Waterston

Daisy

Elisabeth Waterston

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Joseph Mazzello

Tripp

Joseph Mazzello

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Scott Wilson

Tucker

Scott Wilson

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Tony Swingle

Josh

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Cassidy Hinkle

Ruthie

Cassidy Hinkle

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Lisa Bostnar

Police Officer

Lisa Bostnar

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John Griesemer

Principal

John Griesemer

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Adam LeFevre

Alice's Boss

Adam LeFevre

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Joanna Herrington

Teacher

Joanna Herrington

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David Szehi

Bartender

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Ellen Colton

Neighbor

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Art

John Pungitore

Bar Patron (uncredited)

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Rich Rothbell

Neighbor Walking Dog (uncredited)

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