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As absurd as it is to say about a film that ends with an onscreen Qr code imploring viewers to “Pay It Forward,” “Sight” probably would be better if it was preachier. At the very least, it would be more memorable.

The latest project from Angel Studios, “Sight” certainly looks and feels like the type of cheap contemporary Christian cinema that both its production company and its director specialize in. But whenever the movie looks like it might go full Christian medical drama a la the inexplicably Oscar-nominated “Breakthrough,” it always pulls back from launching into a sermon. Sure, there’s a kindly nun and an unbearable syrupy sweet church scene, but by the end of “Sight,” it’s not particularly clear how devout main character Ming Wang is to Christianity, or if he’s even a believer in the first place.

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Call “Sight” a stealth faith-based movie and you won’t be far off the mark. For the most part, it’s a respectful but unremarkable biopic about Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese-born, Nashville-based eye surgeon whose innovative use of amniotic membrane contact lenses has helped restore the eyesight of millions of patients, many of them children. But the end, which contains a Qr code much like distributor Angel Studios’ summer blockbuster “Sound of Freedom” did last year, features the real Dr. Wang — one of the film’s executive producers — in a sequence where he credits his success as having been possible “only with God’s grace,” after he was able to “open myself to God.”

Judging from the time-tripping scenario cobbled together by writers John Duigan, Buzz McLaughlin and director Andrew Hyatt, Wang’s road to Damascus was a rugged one. The decades-spanning story covers his traumatic childhood in Hangzhou,...

Your browser does not support the video tag. Screen Rant presents a clip from Sight, which hits theaters on May 24. Sight explores Dr. Ming Wang's life through multiple timelines, with Terry Chen and Ben Wang portraying his journey. Ben Wang, an emerging actor, plays a significant role in Sight, offering a unique perspective on Dr. Ming Wang's remarkable life.

Sight is a new movie from Angel Studios that centers on the real-life journey of one of the worlds most groundbreaking eye surgeons. Dr. Ming Wang was born in China, grew up during the seismic changes of the Cultural Revolution, and made his way to the United States only to change the lives of countless blind children around the world. Dr. Wangs story was brought to the screen by director Andrew Hyatt, who co-wrote the movies script with John Duigan and Buzz McLaughlin.

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Screen Rant interviewed Sight star Terry Chen and subject Dr. Ming Wang about the latest effort from Angel Studios. Terry Chen's preparation involved studying online videos of Dr. Wang helping patients, bringing depth to his portrayal. Sight is more than a biopic. It's a tale of family, immigration, and perseverance that audiences can relate to and be inspired by.

Sight is a new movie detailing an incredible real-life story. The center of the film is Dr. Ming Wang, a Chinese immigrant who lived through Chinas Cultural Revolution, came to the United States, and became a world-renowned eye surgeon. The movie was directed by Andrew Hyatt, written by Hyatt, John Duigan, and Buzz McLaughlin, and stars Terry Chen as the adult Dr. Wang, Ben Wang as the young Ming Wang, and Greg Kinnear as Dr. Misha Bartnovsky.

As a movie based on a real person, Sight benefited from the direct involvement of Dr.

Chicago – One of the most reliable and relatable character actors in film is Greg Kinnear. The actor, Oscar nominated for “As Good As It Gets,” has been working steadily in film and TV ever since he made a splash on the scene with “Talk Soup.” From there he was cast in the remake of “Sabrina,” and his roles ascended from there. His latest film role is in “Sight.”

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One of America’s great Eye Doctor/Scientists is Ming Wang (Terry Chen), a Chinese-American immigrant who came from nothing to become one of the world experts on curing blindness through breakthrough discoveries. When a case of a blind girl from India falls on his lap, it leads to one of this greatest sight reviving ideas, with help from his colleague Misha Bartnovsky (Greg Kinnear). In this incredible true story, Wang goes over his life in flashback, including his survival during...

Screen Rant interviewed Greg Kinnear about his work on the movie Sight. Sight portrays the incredible journey of Dr. Ming Wang, showcasing perseverance and success against adversity. Dr. Wang's presence on set was invaluable for capturing authenticity in the film, adding depth to the storytelling.

Angel Studios Sight tells the incredible real-life journey of renowned eye surgeon Dr. Ming Wang. Wang grew up in China during the countrys seismic shift that was the Cultural Revolution and worked to find a way to emigrate to the United States. Directed by Andrew Hyatt and written by Hyatt, John Duigan, and Buzz McLaughlin, Sight is a story of perseverance, determination, and success against the odds.

Sight explores the life of its subject by jumping between timelines, giving audiences a look at both the young Ming and an adult Dr. Wang. A key figure from Dr. Wangs life, Dr. Misha Bartnovksy, is played by the versatile Greg Kinnear,...