SHOP GIN GWAI
IMDb >
Gin gwai (2002)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsnews articlesPromotional
taglinestrailers and videospostersphoto galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsGin gwai (2002)
advertisement
| Photos (see all 6 | slideshow) | Videos (see all 2 videos) |
Overview
Tagline:
What if the reflection you see is not yours morePlot:
A blind girl gets a cornea transplant so that she would be able to see again. However, she got more... more | add synopsisPlot Keywords:
Psychic Power | Virtuality | Hallucination | Disfigurement | Supernatural Powers moreAwards:
8 wins & 5 nominations moreUser Comments:
One of the year's best horror movies, though the subtitles will sadly put many people off moreCast
(Credited cast)| Angelica Lee | ... | Wong Kar Mun (as Lee Sin-Je) | |
| Lawrence Chou | ... | Dr. Wah | |
| Chutcha Rujinanon | ... | Ling | |
| Yut Lai So | ... | Yingying | |
| Candy Lo | ... | Yee (Mun's Sister) | |
| Yin Ping Ko | ... | Mun's grandmother | |
| Pierre Png | ... | Dr. Eak | |
| Edmund Chen | ... | Dr. Lo | |
| Wai-Ho Yung | ... | Mr. Ching | |
| Wilson Yip | ... | Taoist | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Kanta Aeamsamang | ... | Young Mother | |
| Wisarup Annuar | ... | Dark Figure | |
| Cub Chin | ... | Boy's Father | |
| Wing-Wai Chin | ... | Hospital Caretaker | |
| Ousinthorn Chotphan | ... | Mun as a Little Girl | |
| Sungwen Cummee | ... | Ghost in the Elevator | |
| Damrongwiseeatpanich | ... | Ling (Age 8) | |
| Jinda Duangtoy | ... | Old Lady in the Hospital | |
| Sopol Duriensuk | ... | Traffic Policeman | |
| Pornchai Hongrattanaporn | ... | Bride | |
| Si Won Ho | ... | Ghost in the Restaurant | |
| Panpimol Jeamsakol | ... | Thai Nurse 2 | |
| Pui Ho Jim | ... | Boy in the Car Accident | |
| Narongsak Junjiamrat | ... | Young Father | |
| Wirasinee Kuntipan | ... | Groom | |
| Mylio Lau | ... | Wah's Secretary | |
| Yuk Ha Lau | ... | Waitress | |
| Hing Kim Lee | ... | Restaurant Owener | |
| Somchai Leelanukul | ... | Thai Mini-Bus Driver | |
| Tao Leung | ... | Ghost on the Highway | |
| Vuanna Mahachanok | ... | Thai Mini-Cab Driver | |
| Tassanana Nuntasapee | ... | Ling (Age 4) | |
| Ming Poon | ... | Boy with Cap | |
| Dampongongtrakul Sawadee | ... | Yee as a Little Girl | |
| Nonlaporn Sombatruksasuk | ... | Boy's Mother | |
| Nittaya Suthornrat | ... | Ghost in the Classroom | |
| Busarn Thongtiw | ... | Thai Nurse 1 | |
| Wasarat Thrasarchoti | ... | Mr. Ching's Assistant | |
| Sue Yuen Wang | ... | Ling's Mother | |
| Yuet Siu Wong | ... | Ghost in the Hospital | |
| Florence Wu | ... | Nurse | |
| Tian Nan Wu | ... | Calligraphy Teacher | |
| Ben Yuen | ... | Mr. Ching | |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
The Eye (International: English title) (UK)Jian gui (Hong Kong: Mandarin title)
Seeing Ghosts (literal English title)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for some disturbing images.Parents Guide:
View content advisory for parentsRuntime:
99 min | Argentina:110 min (Mar del Plata Film Festival) | Canada:94 min (DVD) | Sweden:94 min (DVD)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Dolby Digital EXCertification:
South Korea:15 | Portugal:M/18 | Iceland:16 | Malaysia:18SG (uncut version) | Malaysia:U (cut version) | Argentina:16 | Denmark:15 | Finland:K-15 | Germany:16 | Hong Kong:IIB | Netherlands:16 (DVD rating) | Norway:15 | Philippines:PG-13 | Singapore:PG | Spain:13 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | Australia:MAMOVIEmeter: 
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
The beginning (the operation for a blind girl to see again) and the end of the film are based on true stories the Pang brothers read about in the news. moreGoofs:
Audio/visual unsynchronized: While playing the violin solo, Mun's fingers on her left hand never move. moreFAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for Gin gwai (2002) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Add a recommendation |
Show more recommendations
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
| The Eye | The Omen | The Living and the Dead | Door Out of the Dark | Naina |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Drama section | IMDb Hong Kong section | Add this title to MyMovies |














Even the website of this movie gave me the creeps. And it turned out to be one of the scariest movies I've seen in a while.
We follow the touching story of a young Hong Kong girl, blind from her earliest years, who undergoes a cornea transplant. After softening us up with lots of nice sentiment, the horror kicks her new found sight brings its own macabre rewards. Snappy editing and a well-timed score heighten the horrors that pack nanchuka punches to the guts. About a third of the audience was cowering behind their hands for the last half. In an age when American horror flicks are starting to look weary from over-use of CGI special effects or are toned down by self-censorship to reach a wider audience, The Eye comes in as a deftly woven real cardiac-stimulation shocker.
Sadly, the fact that it is subtitled limits the potential audience as many people simply refuse to go and see foreign language films until they have been genuinely moved or terrified by one. If you like horror movies and want to experiment, this is a good chance, and one of the best in the genre since the little shown Audition earlier this year.