Sight (2024 film)

Sight
Sight
	Theatrical release poster
Directed by	Andrew Hyatt
Written by	Andrew Hyatt; John Duigan; Buzz McLaughlin;
Based on	From Darkness to Sight; by Ming Wang
Produced by	Darren Moorman; David Fischer; Vicki Sotheran;
Starring	Terry Chen; Greg Kinnear; Danni Wang; Raymond Ma; Bennet Wang; Jayden Zhang; Wai Ching Ho; Fionnula Flanagan;
Cinematography	Michael Balfry
Edited by	Dan O'Brien
Music by	Sean Philip Johnson
Production; companies	Open River Entertainment; Reserve Entertainment;
Distributed by	Angel Studios
Release date	May 24, 2024;
Country	United States
Languages	English; Mandarin;

Sight is an upcoming American biographical drama film directed by Andrew Hyatt, written by Hyatt, John Duigan, and Buzz McLaughlin, and starring Terry Chen and Greg Kinnear.^[1] The film is about Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant to the United States who became a renowned eye surgeon. It is based on Wang's 2016 autobiography From Darkness to Sight.^[2]

Plot[edit]

A girl loses her sight due to an abusive mother who blinds her for money. The doctor helps her see again.

Cast[edit]

Terry Chen as Ming Wang^[1]
Greg Kinnear as Misha Bartnovsky^[1]
Ben Wang^[3]
Fionnula Flanagan
Wai Ching Ho
Danni Wang
Raymond Ma
Bennet Wang
Jayden Zhang
Donald Heng
EsaBella Strickland
Jeffrey Pai

Production[edit]

Filming began in Vancouver in April 2021 and wrapped after a six-week shoot in October 2021.^[1]^[4]

Release[edit]

In April 2023, it was reported that Briarcliff Entertainment had acquired distribution rights for Sight and scheduled a release date for October 27, 2023.^[5] In February 2024, Angel Studios acquired the rights and scheduled the film to be released on May 24, 2024.^[6]

References[edit]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d Donnelly, Matt (April 23, 2021). "Greg Kinnear Joins Terry Chen in Biopic 'Sight' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
^ Tomczak, Larry (November 11, 2021). "Watching "Sight," about Ming Wang's life story, will grant you clearer vision; Opinion". The Tennessean. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 4, 2021). "'Chang Can Dunk': Dexter Darden & Ben Wang Join Disney Studios Feature". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2022.
^ Hamby, Dewayne (October 17, 2021). "Filming Wraps on 'Sight,' Inspirational Story of Dr. Ming Wang Starring Greg Kinnear, Terry Chen". Patheos. Retrieved February 19, 2022.
^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 13, 2023). "Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires Domestic To Terry Chen & Greg Kinnear Movie Sight". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2023.
^ Grobar, Matt (February 2, 2024). "Angel Studios Acquires Inspirational Drama Sight Starring Terry Chen & Greg Kinnear". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2024.

External links[edit]

Official website
Sight at IMDb

[variety-1] Donnelly, Matt (April 23, 2021). "Greg Kinnear Joins Terry Chen in Biopic 'Sight' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved February 19, 2022.

[2] Tomczak, Larry (November 11, 2021). "Watching "Sight," about Ming Wang's life story, will grant you clearer vision; Opinion". The Tennessean. Retrieved February 19, 2022.

[3] D'Alessandro, Anthony (November 4, 2021). "'Chang Can Dunk': Dexter Darden & Ben Wang Join Disney Studios Feature". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 18, 2022.

[4] Hamby, Dewayne (October 17, 2021). "Filming Wraps on 'Sight,' Inspirational Story of Dr. Ming Wang Starring Greg Kinnear, Terry Chen". Patheos. Retrieved February 19, 2022.

[5] D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 13, 2023). "Briarcliff Entertainment Acquires Domestic To Terry Chen & Greg Kinnear Movie Sight". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 13, 2023.

[6] Grobar, Matt (February 2, 2024). "Angel Studios Acquires Inspirational Drama Sight Starring Terry Chen & Greg Kinnear". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved February 2, 2024.

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