Smile (2005)

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107 min - Adventure | Drama

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Ratings: 6.2/10 from 662 users Metascore: 47/100
Reviews: 30 user | 11 critic | 6 from Metacritic.com

Introduced to a volunteer opportunity with the Doctor's Gift Program, Katie (Mika Boorem) signs up for a trip to China, where she meets Lin (Yi Ding), a girl with whom she shares a birthday. Lin has a facial deformity that discourages her from ever showing her face, but her friendship with Katie helps her start to see life in a new way.

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
	Mika Boorem	...	Katie
	Luoyong Wang	...	Daniel
	Yi Ding	...	Lin
	Beau Bridges	...	Steven
	Linda Hamilton	...	Bridgette
	Cheri Oteri	...	Linda
	Sean Astin	...	Mr. Matthews
	Shuai Chi	...	Calvin
	Jonathon Trent	...	Ted
	Erik von Detten	...	Chris
	Jia Song	...	Daniel's Wife
	Essie Shure	...	Brittany
	Susan Chuang	...	Ticket Agent
	Yaojun Feng	...	Conductor
	Hua Zhu	...	James

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Katie, a teenage girl from Malibu, California, finds herself in the throes of growing up, facing her parents, her boyfriends, her sexuality and a very privileged life. Half a world away in rural, China, Lin, born on the same day as Katie, faces a much different reality. Because of a severe facial deformity, she lives a life of fear and shame. Her father, Daniel, has devoted his life to her, with hopes and dreams that her circumstances will change one day. The opportunity comes with the discovery of the worldwide "Doctor's Gift" program. Katie volunteers and comes to China. Once there, she is deeply touched by the work, which prompts her to take off on her own to find Lin. A "smile" is brought to Lin's face, Katie finds her soul and their extraordinary connection becomes a life-changing experience for both girls. Written by Anonymous

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A single choice... An incredible journey... And a selfless act... Will unite them and become a life-changing experience they will remember forever. See more »