Western Eyes
2000•39m•10.0•Released
Documentary
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.
Director
Ann Shin
Studio
ONF | NFB
Cast
Maria Reba Estante
Self
Sharon Kim
Self
Production
Company
ONF | NFB
Producer
Gerry Flahive
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