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Violinist Sydney Wells (JESSICA ALBA) has been blind since a tragic accident in her childhood. A corneal transplant is intended to restore her sight. The operation goes well and the doctors are satisfied. But Sydney’s joy is short-lived, because she sees more than she would like: the initially inexplicable shadows quickly develop into frightening and horrifying images that seem to pursue her. All just imagination, or a terrible reality after all? Sydney’s friends and family begin to doubt her sanity. But Sydney is firmly convinced that the donor is letting her see through his eyes …
The rush for Japanese psychological/thriller/horror cinema and its accompanying remakes continues unabated. Fans of the genre certainly have something to look forward to.
Directors: David Moreau, Xavier Palud (THEM)
Cast: Jessica Alba (FANTASTIC FOUR, SIN CITY, Golden Globe nomination for DARK ANGEL, INTO THE BLUE), Parker Posey (SUPERMAN RETURNS, BLADE: TRINITY, YOU’VE GOT MAIL)
Producers: Paula Wagner, Don Granger
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