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Western Eyes

2000Ann Shin
IMDb: 5.0/10
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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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Plastic SurgeryAsian Racism

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What is Western Eyes (2000) about?

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.

Who stars in Western Eyes?

Western Eyes stars Maria Reba Estante (Self), Sharon Kim (Self), N/A. The film was directed by Ann Shin.

How long is Western Eyes?

Western Eyes has a runtime of 39 min and premiered in 2000. It is rated N/A.

Is Western Eyes worth watching?

Western Eyes holds an IMDb rating of 5.0/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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