Through the Eyes (2013)
Monica is a social worker in Mexico City, whose son has a degenerative illness in both eyes. Having exhausted all other options, a corneal transplant is the only hope. Overwhelmed by the slowness of the health care system and the scarcity of resources, she decides to search for an extreme solution in her work environment: the world of street children.
Director: Michel Franco, Victoria Franco
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 20, 2013
Cast
- Mónica del Carmen - Mónica
- Benjamín Espinoza - Benjamín
- Omar Moreno - Omar
- Jacobo Najman
Screenplay
- Michel Franco (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Isi Sarfati
Editing: Antonio Bribiesca Ayala, Michel Franco
Production: TEOREMA, Pop Films
Country: Mexico
Original Language: es
Keywords
eye operation, loss of eyesight, social worker, transplant, woman director, homeless teenager, improvised, no screenplay, corneal transplant
More Films by Director: Michel Franco, Victoria Franco
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Through the Eyes about?
- Monica is a social worker in Mexico City, whose son has a degenerative illness in both eyes. Having exhausted all other options, a corneal transplant is the only hope. Overwhelmed by the slowness of the health care system and the scarcity of resources, she decides to search for an extreme solution in her work environment: the world of street children.
- Who directed Through the Eyes?
- Through the Eyes was directed by Michel Franco, Victoria Franco.
- Who stars in Through the Eyes?
- Through the Eyes stars Mónica del Carmen, Benjamín Espinoza, Omar Moreno, Jacobo Najman.
- How long is Through the Eyes?
- Through the Eyes has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Through the Eyes?
- Through the Eyes is a Drama film.
- Where was Through the Eyes produced?
- Through the Eyes was produced in Mexico.